How Luca Zidane is related to Zinedine Zidane, but playing for Algeria at World Cup and not France
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Luca Zidane is playing goalkeeper for Algeria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Yes, that Zidane, as in Zinedine.
The French legend’s son is the goalie for the Desert Foxes.
Of course, it’s a different country and a different position for Luca compared to Zinedine.
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How is Luca Zidane related to Zinedine Zidane?
Luca is Zinedine’s son.
He’s 28 years old now, trying to live up to a big-time last name.
Luca is the second-oldest of four sons of Zinedine. He’s the only goalie.
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Why does Luca Zidane represent Algeria?
Luca switched to Algeria a year ago. It’s the country where his grandparents were born.
He credited Algeria’s culture for his upbringing.
“We’ve lived in an Algerian culture since we were small,” Luca Zidane told The Athletic. “It’s an honor to play for Algeria. The final decision was mine, but I spoke with my family, my parents, my brothers, my grandfather. My father was happy, he knew it was something I wanted to do. To be able to play in a World Cup is a dream for any kid.”
Luca had a tough start against high-powered Argentina and a Lionel Messi hat trick, but he’s still made it to this impressive stage, which is an achievement already.
