Football World Cup 2022: France hopes to dispel concerns ahead of Qatar event. Here's how

As per reports, France, the defending world champions, is ready to set foot in Qatar for the 2022 Football World Cup. With their "Ballon d'Or" star Karim Benzema and head coach Didier Deschamps, the team is set to lift the trophy again. However, supporters are concerned about the team’s recent performance and frequent injuries.

Why are France supporters concerned about the World Cup in 2022?

"Les Bleus" have won only one of their last six games, out of which two were against Denmark. That’s not all; they are facing constant injuries and disturbing off-field matters, and even their government is looking to investigate their federation due to ongoing mishaps.

Which players are out of the French line-up?

N'Golo Kante's hamstring injury and Paul Pogba's knee injury have kept them out of any activity in the Arabian Peninsula. Wesley Fofana, Boubacar Kamara, Lucas Hernandez, Raphael Varane, and Anthony Martial are also prone to injuries.




Kamara tore his knee ligaments in September and was declared out. However, according to the Athletic, he might still travel to Qatar for rehabilitation.

FAQs:

1. Was Paul Pogba charged in an extortion case?
   Paul Pogba was not charged with extortion, but his brother, Mathias Pogba, was charged with an alleged organised armed extortion attempt against his brother Paul. The latter plays for Juventus after he brought himself in for interrogation last week. He is in custody.
2. Has any team won back-to-back world cups?
   France will become the second nation in history to successfully defend its title after Brazil, which won back-to-back World Cups in 1962.