France, Oct. 9 -- Luca Zidane, the son of France football legend Zinedine Zidane, spoke of his pride after he was selected for the Algeria squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Somalia and Uganda.

The 27-year-old, who was born in France a few months before his father bagged a brace for France in the 1998 World Cup final win over Brazil, played for his native country at youth level.

But never having represented France at senior level, he was able to opt for Algeria via his paternal grandparents, who were born in North Africa.

"I'm very happy to be here with the Algeria team," said Zidane as the 26-man squad went through its final paces in Oran for Thursday night's Group G game against Somalia.

"It makes me proud and I will give e...