Algeria call up Zidane’s son for African qualifiers | OneFootball

The Franco-Algerian goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son of French idol Zinedine Zidane, has been called up by the Algerian national team for the last two games of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, the country's federation announced on Thursday.

In mid-September, Luca Zidane changed his sporting nationality and chose to represent the Algerian team, after having defended France at the base level.

Revealed by Real Madrid, the 27-year-old goalkeeper currently defends Granada, from the Spanish second division.

Having never played for France in the main team, he can play for Algeria, the country of his paternal grandparents.

The Algerians lead Group G of the African qualifiers, with 19 points. The team needs a victory over Somalia or a draw against Uganda to secure a spot in next year's World Cup.

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