Algeria HubAlgeria's goalkeeper Luca Zidane is facing criticism after two World Cup matches.
What happened?
Luca Zidane faced criticism for his performance in the matches against Argentina and Jordan, where he conceded 4 goals in the two matches.
Why does this matter for Algeria?
Luca Zidane's performance is considered a weakness for the Algerian team, as the team relies on a strong goalkeeper to achieve success in the World Cup.
What comes next?
The Algerian team will face Austria in the next match, and it is expected that Luca Zidane will be the starting goalkeeper in this match.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | Netherlands - Algeria | 0-1 |
| 2026-06-28 | Algeria - Austria | - |
Coach Vladimir Petkovic is defending Luca Zidane, saying that he has the right to make mistakes like any other player.
Will Luca Zidane recover?
It is expected that Luca Zidane will recover from the criticism he faced, as he is considered a talented goalkeeper and is contracted with Spanish club Granada.
The Algerian team is currently in second place in the group, with 4 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5 matches.
