Luca Zidane, it's official

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By: Manu Tournoux

Luca Zidane, it's official

Algeria will see America. Absent from the final phase of the World Cup since the 2014 edition in Brazil, the Fennecs validated their ticket for the 2026 World Cup. A qualification made official last Thursday after their victory over Somalia (3-0).

The Greens now have a meeting with Uganda this Tuesday (6 p.m.) in Tizi Ouzou. A meeting without stakes for Algeria, but not for Luca Zidane, who will experience his first selection! Indeed, the son of “Zizou” was started by Vladimir Petkovic in goal instead of Alexis Guendouz.

Although he defended the colors of the French team in all youth categories, Luca Zidane decided to represent Algeria, the country of origin of his illustrious father. Summoned for the first time with the Fennecs for this gathering in October, the 27-year-old goalkeeper will officially become an Algerian international this Tuesday.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.