Zidane's son Luca named in Algeria squad for 2026 world cup qualifiers

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Zidane's son Luca named in Algeria squad for 2026 world cup qualifiers  In a move blending football legacy with national pride, Luca Zidane, the 27-year-old goalkeeper and son of French legend Zinédine Zidane, has received his first call-up to the Algerian national team, potentially helping the side secure its 2026 World Cup qualification.  READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2025/10/03/zidanes-son-luca-named-in-algeria-squad-for-2026-world-cup-qualifiers  Subscribe on our Dailymotion channel and receive all the latest news from the continent.    Africanews is available in English and French.  Website : www.africanews.com  Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/  Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews

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00:01Goalkeeper Lucas Zidane, son of French legend Zinedine, received his first call-up to Algeria's national team on Thursday.

00:09The 27-year-old formerly French Youth International secured FIFA approval to switcher legends through his father.

00:17He's now part of the squad for critical World Cup qualifiers against Somali and Uganda.

00:23Algeria leads its group and needs just one win to secure its spot at the 2026 World Cup.

00:30This move could see Lucas forging his own legacy on the global stage, following his father's legendary footsteps, but for a different nation.

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