Zinedine Zidane's Son Named in Algeria's 2026 World Cup Squad

Algeria Announces Roster for 2026 FIFA World Cup

According to Главком: Algeria's national team has unveiled its official squad for the 2026 World Cup. Among the selected players is Granada goalkeeper Luca Zidane, the 22-year-old son of 1998 World Cup champion Zinedine Zidane. The Algerian Football Federation confirmed the roster on its website. Luca Zidane made his senior debut for Algeria in the fall of 2025, having previously represented France at youth and under-21 levels.

Head coach Vladimir Petkovic and his staff have finalized a 27-man squad featuring four goalkeepers, nine defenders, seven midfielders, and seven forwards. Algeria has been placed in Group J, where they will face Argentina, Austria, and Jordan. Their opening match is scheduled for June 17 against Argentina in Kansas City.

Algeria's Final Squad for the 2026 World Cup

Here is the complete list of players called up for the tournament:

• Goalkeepers:
  • Luca Zidane (Granada)
  • Oussama Benbout (USM Alger)
  • Melvin Mastil (Stade Nyonnais)
  • Abdelatif Ramdane (MC Alger)
• Defenders:
  • Rafik Belghali (Verona)
  • Samir Chergui (Paris)
  • Rayan Ait-Nouri (Manchester City)
  • Jaouen Adjami (Young Boys)
  • Aissa Mandi (Lille)
  • Rami Bensebaini (Borussia Dortmund)
  • Zineddine Belaid (JS Kabylie)
  • Achref Abada (USM Alger)
  • Mohamed Amine Tougai (Espérance)
• Midfielders:
  • Nabil Bentaleb (Lille)
  • Hichem Boudaoui (Nice)
  • Houssem Aouar (Al-Ittihad)
  • Fares Chaïbi (Eintracht Frankfurt)
  • Ibrahim Maza (Bayer Leverkusen)
  • Yacine Titraoui (Charleroi)
  • Ramiz Zerrouki (Twente)
• Forwards:
  • Mohamed El Amine Amoura (Wolfsburg)
  • Nadir Benbouali (Győr)
  • Adil Boulbina (Al-Duhail)
  • Fares Ghedjemis (Frosinone)
  • Amine Gouiri (Marseille)
  • Anis Hadj Moussa (Feyenoord)
  • Riyad Mahrez (Al-Ahli Jeddah)

Algeria is aiming for a strong performance at the 2026 World Cup, banking on fan support and top-level play from its squad. The team blends experienced veterans with emerging talents, which could prove key in navigating the group stage. Their opening matches against formidable opponents like Argentina promise to be intense and closely watched, as every side looks to showcase its best on the global stage.

Luca Zidane's inclusion in the Algerian squad highlights the team's ambition to succeed internationally, especially given his family legacy and his father's past achievements.

With a mix of seasoned players and young prospects, Algeria hopes to make a mark in the group phase. The early clashes with strong rivals such as Argentina are expected to be highly competitive and thrilling, as each team aims to demonstrate its strengths at the world level.

As Algeria prepares for their matches in Group J, they are not the only team making headlines with their squad selections. In a surprising move, Uruguay has announced its roster for the 2026 World Cup, notably without their legendary striker Luis Suárez. This decision has sparked discussions among fans and analysts alike, reflecting the evolving dynamics of international football. To learn more about Uruguay's squad and the implications of this choice, read our detailed coverage here.