New Delhi, Jan. 22 -- Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane was banned for two games Wednesday for on-field clashes after his team's exit from the Africa Cup of Nations, but he should not miss facing Lionel Messi and Argentina at the World Cup.

The Algerian soccer federation said it will appeal against a range of sanctions including bans for Zidane and defender Rafik Belghali imposed by the Confederation of African Football.

Belghali was banned for two games, with a further two games deferred. The Hellas Verona defender and Granada goalkeeper Zidane, the 27-year-old son of France great Zinedine Zidane, will serve the bans in qualifying for the 2027 AFCON. Algeria's qualifying group starts in September.

Algeria players and staff were involved ...