US EditionZidane’s Son Called up to Algeria’s Squad After Switching Allegiance
Luca Zidane joins Algeria after FIFA approved his eligibility, with the team leading their group by four points ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers.
- On Thursday, Algeria called up Luca Zidane for the first time in a 26-player squad for qualifiers against Somalia on Oct. 9 and Uganda five days later.
- FIFA approved a change of national eligibility two weeks ago, clearing Luca Zidane to represent Algeria after youth appearances for France and through his father's family ties.
- Luca Zidane, a 27-year-old goalkeeper who once played at Real Madrid when his father was coach there, follows French soccer great Zinedine Zidane’s legacy of three World Cups, including 1998 and 2006.
- Algeria leads the qualifying group by four points, and a win in either game would send the Algeria national team to the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
- Historically, Algeria has played in four men's World Cups and reached the round of 16 at its last appearance in the 2014 World Cup.
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Zidane's son Luca named in Algeria squad for 2026 world cup qualifiers
In a move blending football legacy with national pride, Luca Zidane, the 27-year-old goalkeeper and son of French legend Zinédine Zidane, has received his first call-up to the Algerian national team, potentially helping the side secure its 2026 World Cup qualification.
Franco-Algérien goaltender Luca Zidane, son of the legend of the French team Zinédine Zidane, was summoned on Thursday by Algeria for the last two qualifying matches for the World Cup-2026 against Somalia and Uganda.
Granada goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son of the famous football player Zinedine Zidane, has been called up to the Algerian national team for the first time for the upcoming matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Soccer-Zidane’s son called up to Algeria’s squad after switching allegiance
(Reuters) -France great Zinedine Zidane's son Luca has been called up to Algeria's squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers against Somalia and Uganda after switching allegiance to the country where his grandparents hailed from. Read full story
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