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From Zinedine Zidane’s Shadow, Luca Zidane Steps Into the World Cup for Algeria
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First reported by Walla · Jun 16, 2026
What happened
Luca Zidane, the son of Zinedine Zidane, will make his World Cup debut for Algeria on June 16, 2026, against Argentina. After years of pressure and a recent injury scare, he reached the tournament through a career that included a switch from France to Algeria and key performances in African qualifying.
- 01Luca Zidane will debut for Algeria at the 2026 World Cup against Argentina.
- 02FIFA approved his nationality switch in September 2025.
- 03He previously fought nepotism claims at Real Madrid and in Spain.
- 04A key save against Sudan helped Algeria qualify.
- 05His father, Zinedine Zidane, is expected to watch from the stands.
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