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Masked Goalie Luca Zidane Stars for Algeria
17 Jun
Summary
- Luca Zidane, son of Zinedine Zidane, plays for Algeria.
- Zidane wears a mask due to a fractured jaw and chin.
- Algeria faces Argentina, Jordan, and Austria in Group J.
Algeria's World Cup journey features goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son of football icon Zinedine Zidane. The 28-year-old goalkeeper, who previously represented France at youth levels, switched his international allegiance to Algeria in 2025, motivated by his grandparents' heritage and a strong connection to Algerian culture.
Zidane will be donning a protective mask during matches. This is due to a severe chin and jaw fracture sustained in April, which necessitated surgery and a month-long recovery. His return to the field prior to the World Cup saw him keep a clean sheet in a friendly against the Netherlands, securing a 1-0 victory for Algeria on June 3.
Algeria has been drawn into Group J of the World Cup. Their opening match is scheduled against Argentina. Following this, they will compete against Jordan and Austria as they aim to advance in the tournament.
