Is Luca Zidane related to Zinedine Zidane? Why the goalkeeper chose Algeria over France for FIFA World Cup dream
Luca Zidane, son of French football icon Zinedine Zidane, starts in goal for Algeria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Argentina. Despite representing France at youth level, the 28-year-old switched allegiances in 2025 through his grandparents' Algerian heritage. He made his debut in October 2025 and has earned eight caps since. Zidane also wears a protective mask following a jaw fracture suffered in April while playing for Granada.
Luca Zidane, son of French football icon Zinedine Zidane, starts in goal for Algeria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Argentina. Despite representing France at youth level, the 28-year-old switched allegiances in 2025 through his grandparents' Algerian heritage. He made his debut in October 2025 and has earned eight caps since. Zidane also wears a protective mask following a jaw fracture suffered in April while playing for Granada.
