Overview

• FIFA confirmed the change of association from France to Algeria, making the 27-year-old eligible for the Desert Foxes.
• Algeria’s national team welcomed him publicly on its official account, signaling openness to considering him for future squads.
• Zidane previously represented France at youth levels up to U20 and qualifies for Algeria through paternal grandparents from Kabylie.
• He plays for Granada in Spain’s second division, with recent form reported as mixed after four appearances this season.
• Eligibility now covers World Cup qualifiers, including upcoming matches against Somalia and Uganda, and potential AFCON involvement subject to a call-up.