Al-Ittihad striker Karim Benzema has confirmed that he is ready to play for the French national team again, as he withdraws his bid for the 2026 World Cup.

\? Everyone wants to play in this tournament. I love football and love, so, obviously, if you tell me to go to the French national team for the World Cup, and I’m satisfied, then I’ll be a liar. Whenever you call me, I come and play. I have ambitions.

I love football and I love remagati. I love winning trophies. For me it is more important. Nina and my club. If you call me to the polling station, I will come and pay. “This is everything that I need,” said Karim.

The 37-year-old striker rose up on the field at the national team's warehouse in the heart of 2023.