33 days to go! France star Kante out of World Cup after hamstring operation

Chelsea's N'Golo Kante reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at the Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Nov. 6, 2021. Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante has suffered a fresh setback in his fight to shake off his latest hamstring injury. The France midfielder did not travel to Italy on Monday Oct. 10, 2022, ahead of Chelsea's match against AC Milan in the Champions League after having what manager Graham Potter said was a "reaction in training." (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)

France star N'Golo Kante was ruled out of the World Cup on Tuesday after Chelsea said the midfielder would be out for four months following surgery on a hamstring injury.

Kante hasn't played a game for his club or country since Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Tottenham on Aug. 14.