Luca Zidane stepped onto the World Cup stage for Algeria, marking his first appearance at the tournament. The 26-year-old goalkeeper took the field as his country faced a group-stage opponent.
Son of a legend
Luca is the son of Zinedine Zidane, the French football icon who led France to World Cup glory in 1998. While his father represented France, Luca opted to play for Algeria, the country of his paternal heritage. This debut makes him the second Zidane to appear at a World Cup, though in different colors.
The match itself was a milestone for the younger Zidane, who has built his career in European club football before earning a call-up to the Algerian national team.
