Franco-Algerian goalkeeper Luca Zidane is facing a significant setback for the 2026 World Cup. Having suffered a concussion during a Spanish second division match with Granada, his club announced on Monday evening that he also sustained a fracture to his jaw and chin. This injury comes just a month and a half before the tournament is set to begin on June 11th and conclude on July 19th, 2026, casting uncertainty over his availability.
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2026 World Cup: Major blow for Algeria, Luca Zidane suffers jaw fracture and is uncertain for the World Cup
Victim of a concussion during a Spanish second division match with Granada, Franco-Algerian goalkeeper Luca Zidane is suffering from a fractured jaw and chin, his club announced this Monday evening, a month and a half before the 2026 World Cup (June 11 – July 19).
