Algeria’s Luca Zidane doubtful for World Cup after chin and jaw fracture
Algeria's first-choice goalkeeper, Luca Zidane, is doubtful for the upcoming World Cup due to a fracture in his chin and jaw. The injury occurred during a match while playing for Granada in Spain, where he collided with an opponent. Zidane is expected to miss the remainder of the season and may require surgery, further jeopardizing his participation in the tournament.
- ▪Luca Zidane suffered a chin and jaw fracture during a match against Almeria.
- ▪He was taken off the field with a concussion and underwent tests confirming the fractures.
- ▪Zidane's injury could prevent him from playing in the World Cup, which starts on June 11.
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Sport|World Cup 2026Algeria’s Luca Zidane doubtful for World Cup after chin and jaw fractureAlgera’s first-choice goalkeeper collided with a player during a Spanish league match, breaking his chin and jaw.ListenListen (1 min)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoLuca Zidane is Algeria's first-choice goalkeeper [Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP)By AFPPublished On 28 Apr 202628 Apr 2026Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane is doubtful for the World Cup after suffering a jaw and chin fracture while playing for his club Granada in Spain’s second-tier football league.The son of former France great Zinedine Zidane was taken off with a concussion after colliding with an opponent during his team’s 4-2 home defeat by Almeria on…
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