It was confirmed he will miss the World Cup with a calf injury sustained in Liverpool's 1-0 win over Manchester City on Oct. 16.
Kante hasn't played for his club or his country since August due to injury
France has also lost Paul Pogba, who was ruled out of the tournament because of ongoing right knee problems.
Senegal's all-time leading scorer also saw his World Cup disappear when he injured his right leg in a club game for Bayern Munich two weeks ago.
Benzema tore a left thigh muscle training with the French squad in Qatar days before the defending champion's opening game