Luca Zidane Injury Update: Algeria Keeper World Cup Doubt 2026

Algeria keeper a World Cup doubt before Argentina game

First-choice Luca Zidane doubtful for World Cup with jaw fracture. Algeria backup keepers Anthony Mandrea and Melvin Mastil also sidelined.

Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane fractures jaw for Granada. Son of Zinedine Zidane may miss World Cup 2026. Mandrea, Mastil also injured...

Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane is a doubt for the World Cup after fracturing his jaw and chin while playing for Granada in Spain’s second division.

 

Zinedine Zidane’s son was substituted with concussion after a collision with an opponent during Granada’s 4-2 home loss to Almeria on Sunday.

The 27-year-old is set to miss the remainder of the season and could face an even longer layoff if surgery is required.

“The player, in consultation with the club's medical staff, will decide in the coming hours on the course of treatment to be followed,” the club said in a statement late Monday.

🚨 Luca Zidane a subi une commotion cérébrale lors du dernier match face à Almería, et les examens médicaux ont révélé une fracture de la mâchoire et du menton 🤕🚑

une situation qui rend sa participation au prochain Mondial incertaine, le joueur et son club devant décider dans… pic.twitter.com/j1wYF5JO3W

— Icosium FC (@IcosiumFC) April 27, 2026

Luca Zidane is Algeria’s first-choice goalkeeper, and backup options Anthony Mandrea and Melvin Mastil are also sidelined with injuries.

Algeria open their World Cup campaign on June 16 against defending champions Argentina.