France’s Karim Benzema Is Out of World Cup

The 34-year-old Benzema. Sustained an injury to his left thigh during a training session on Saturday

He was immediately disqualified from France's match against Australia.

Later scans revealed the damage to be so severe that he wouldn't be able to heal in time to play.

“I’ve never given up in my life but tonight I have to think of the team, as I have always done,”

He Wrote on Instagram

The French coach, Didier Deschamps, expressed his "deep sadness" for Benzema.

Deschamps has 24 hours to name a replacement per World Cup regulations.

He said: "I have complete faith in my guys. "

Not just Benzema is missing from Qatar's lineup due to injury.