A few days ago, Luca Zidane, eldest son of “Zizou” aged 27, obtained the right to change sports nationality. After defending the colors of the French team in all categories of young people, even winning a title of European champion with the U17 in 2015, the 27 -year -old porter decided to represent Algeria, the country of origin of his father.
Granada goalkeeper (2nd Spanish division), Luca Zidane is therefore now selectable with the Fennecs. And he tells himself that he should be called by Vladimir Petkovic from this rally for the month of October.
On this occasion, Algeria will face Somalia and Uganda, respectively in Oran (October 9) and Tizi (October 14). Two games with the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. A competition that the eldest son of “Zizou” could play, the Fennecs needing a victory during these two matches to qualify for the next World Cup.
The Zidane family in support of Luca
For these two important meetings, the Algerian selection can count on a supporter who will not go unnoticed in the stands. According to information from the Algerian media El Haddaf TV, Zinedine Zidane, accompanied by her father and his other sons, will go to Algeria to attend the two games.
Without activity since he left Real Madrid at the end of the 2020-2021 season, Zinedine Zidane is expected soon on the bench of the French team. Except a huge twist, the former number 10 of the Blues will take over from Didier Deschamps after the 2026 World Cup.
