French football legend Zinedine Zidane's son Luca Zidane has stepped into the spotlight after representing Algeria on the World Cup stage. Carrying one of football's most famous surnames, Luca is beginning to build his own identity while following a path shaped by a rich football legacy. Luca's appearance for Algeria has attracted attention from fans around the world, with many eager to see whether he can create a legacy of his own on football's biggest stage.Luca represented France at youth level before changing his international allegiance in 2025. The goalkeeper chose to play for Algeria through his family heritage, as his father Zidane's parents were born in Algeria. Although Luca was born in France, he spent much of his childhood in Spain following his father's move to Real Madrid in 2001 and later during Zidane's successful period as the club's manager in the 2010s.At 28, Luca is now beginning a new chapter in his international career. He made his senior debut for Algeria in October and was later included in the squad for the Africa Cup of Nations. Algeria's campaign ended in the quarter-finals after a defeat to Nigeria. Luca continues to wear a protective face mask after suffering a serious injury during Granada's match against Almeria in late April. The goalkeeper was involved in a collision with Almeria player Thalys, an incident that left him with a fractured jaw, injuries to his chin, and a severe concussion. APArgentina's Lionel Messi scores their second goal against Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane (23) during the World Cup Group J match in Kansas City.The setback raised major concerns about his availability for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with fears that he could miss the tournament entirely. However, after recovering from the injury, Zidane returned in time to regain fitness and secure a place in Algeria's starting lineup for their World Cup opener against Argentina.However, Luca's World Cup journey did not begin the way he would have hoped. The Algeria goalkeeper endured a difficult night as football legend Lionel Messi produced a stunning hat-trick to guide Argentina to a dominant 3-0 victory on Tuesday. The match in Kansas City turned into another historic occasion for the Argentine superstar, with records continuing to fall around him. Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers in history, reached another major milestone before kickoff by becoming the first player ever to appear in six FIFA World Cup tournaments. The match also marked his 200th international appearance for Argentina.The 38-year-old then made the occasion even more memorable with a clinical three-goal performance, drawing level with Miroslav Klose's men's World Cup scoring record of 16 goals and leading the defending champions to an impressive opening win.