Zinedine Zidane, the legendary French-Algerian footballer, was spotted in Kansas City on June 14, 2026, attending the World Cup match between Algeria and Slovenia. According to reports, Zidane chose to watch Algeria play before France's opening match, a decision linked to his son Luca's first World Cup experience.
Luca Zidane, a 28-year-old goalkeeper, was not in the matchday squad but accompanied his father to the stadium. The choice to attend Algeria's game first highlights Zidane's dual heritage and his ongoing connection to Algeria, the country of his parents.
France's first match of the 2026 World Cup is scheduled for June 15 against Australia in Los Angeles. Zidane has not publicly commented on his schedule, but sources close to the family confirm he plans to attend both matches.
The 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, features an expanded format with 48 teams. Algeria is competing in Group H alongside Slovenia, while France is in Group D.
