Thunderbolt in Algeria. As the 2025 African Cup of Nations in Morocco (December 21 – January 18, 2026) and the 2026 World Cup in the Americas approach, the Fennecs are multiplying avenues to strengthen their squad. After the arrival of Luca Zidane and the opening of Maxime Lopez to a future selection, the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) would now have a new objective… Ethan Mbappé.
According to media information WinWinthe FAF would closely monitor the young LOSC midfielder, younger brother of Kylian Mbappé. At 18, the Lille native began to find a place in the northern squad. Holder of a triple nationality: French and Algerian through his mother Fayza Lamari, Cameroonian through his father Wilfrid Mbappé, Ethan represents a prime target for Algeria.
Algeria bets on the World Cup
No official contact has yet been established between the federation and the Mbappé clan, but the plan has already been drawn up: approach the player after CAN 2025, in particular via his mother, to convince him to wear the Fennecs jersey. This option could offer the young midfielder a more accessible route to the high international level, the competition being particularly fierce among the Blues.
A bold bet, but which, if it came to fruition, would constitute a huge symbolic and media blow for Algeria. Especially since the prospect of playing in a World Cup would represent a strong argument to convince the young 18-year-old midfielder, under contract with Lille until 2027. To be continued.
