World Cup 2026 qualifiers / Algeria 2 - Uganda 1: Zidane reacts!

14.10.25 FT World Cup Qualification CAF

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For his first cap with the Fennecs, Luca Zidane couldn't have dreamed of a better debut. Starting in goal against Uganda in a match with nothing at stake, the keeper experienced a night full of emotion, capped by a last-gasp victory (2-1) thanks to a Mohamed Amoura brace from the penalty spot. A successful debut for the 26-year-old shot-stopper, who didn't hide his delight on Instagram, describing an "immense pride" and an "incredible atmosphere" for his first game with the national team.

Beyond the symbolic weight of this fixture, this win caps off an almost flawless qualifying campaign for Algeria. Already through to the 2026 World Cup before this final matchday, Vladimir Petkovic's side wraps up their run atop the group with 25 points—thanks to eight wins, one draw, and a single defeat. A strong record that underlines the growing strength of a team now fully focused on its next big challenge: making a splash on the world stage.

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