According to recent reports, Algeria's preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup includes goalkeeper Luca Zidane, while midfielder Ilan Kebbal has been omitted. The list, which is expected to be officially announced soon, reflects coach Djamel Belmadi's final preparations for the tournament.
Luca Zidane, 28, who plays for Granada CF in Spain's Segunda DivisiΓ³n, has been capped twice by Algeria. His inclusion suggests Belmadi values experience in goal. Ilan Kebbal, 25, a creative midfielder for Paris FC in Ligue 2, has not been called up despite strong club performances this season.
The Algerian Football Federation has not yet confirmed the final 23-man squad. The team is drawn in Group D alongside France, Denmark, and Tunisia. Algeria will begin their campaign on June 14 against Tunisia.
