Overview

• FIFA approved the goalkeeper’s change of association on Friday and posted the decision on its official platform, with Algeria’s federation confirming the authorization.
• Luca Zidane, 27, qualifies through his father’s Algerian roots in the Kabylie region.
• Algeria have cycled through four goalkeepers over the past year, including Alexis Guendouz, Oussama Benbot, Anthony Mandrea and Alexandre Oukidja.
• He is now eligible for selection by coach Vladimir Petković for October World Cup qualifiers, though a call-up has not been announced.
• Zidane plays for Spain’s second-division side Granada after earlier spells with Real Madrid, Rayo Vallecano and Eibar.