4<\/p>\n Zidane has become part of the 27th father-son duo to play at the World CupCredit: Getty<\/p>\n His treble saw the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner pull level with Miroslav Klose<\/a> as the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer.<\/p>\n It was also an historic night for Zidane, though, despite the result.<\/p>\n By featuring in goal for Algeria, he became part of the 27th father-son duo in tournament history.<\/p>\n His father Zinedine Zidane<\/a> featured at three World Cups for France between 1998 and 2006.<\/p>\n READ MORE IN FOOTBALL<\/p>\n As well as winning the first of those on home soil, he also reached the final 20 years ago.<\/p>\n However, the final defeat to Italy in 2006 would be Zidane’s last match before retirement.<\/p>\n His farewell also ended in infamy after the midfielder was sent off for headbutting Marco Materazzi.<\/p>\n Although the pair are the 27th father and son duo to play at the World Cup, they are only the second to do so for different nations.<\/p>\n Brazil’s Mazinho and Thiago Alcantara of Spain are the only others to hold the distinction.<\/p>\n Thiago was part of the Spain squad in 2018, whilst his father represented Brazil at two World Cups, including their 1994 triumph.<\/p>\n 4<\/p>\n The Algeria goalkeeper conceded a hat-trick to Messi on his World Cup debutCredit: Getty 4<\/p>\n Zidane represented France at three World Cups, winning the tournament in 1998Credit: Getty<\/p>\n This summer’s tournament<\/a> has also seen the first instance of a mother-son duo.<\/p>\n New Zealand’s Tyler Bindon followed in his mum Jenny’s footsteps after she featured at the 2007 and 2011 Women’s World Cups.<\/p>\n Why does Zidane play for Algeria?<\/p>\n Unlike his father, Zidane represents Algeria<\/a> after switching his international allegiance.<\/p>\n The 28-year-old previously represented France up to under-20 level after being born in Marseille.<\/p>\n However, he was eligible for the Fennecs through his paternal grandparents.<\/p>\n Zidane could have also played for Spain, having qualified for the 2010 World Cup winners through his mother.<\/p>\n 4<\/p>\n Zidane was handed his LaLiga debut by his father at Real Madrid in 2018Credit: AFP<\/p>\n His appearance against Argentina earned the Granada stopper his eighth cap for Algeria.<\/p>\n In contrast, his father scored 31 goals in 108 caps for France, although he could also have played for the African nation.<\/p>\n Zidane joined Granada in 2024 after spells with Rayo Vallecano and Eibar, having started his career with Real Madrid<\/a>.<\/p>\n He was even handed his LaLiga debut by his father in 2018, one of two first-team appearances for Los Blancos.<\/p>\n Why was Zidane wearing a mask?<\/p>\n The 28-year-old played the full 90 minutes wearing protective headgear.<\/p>\n This is because he suffered a severe facial injury shortly before the World Cup that threatened to derail his tournament.<\/p>\n Read More on talkSPORT<\/p>\n He fractured his jaw and chin, and suffered a severe concussion against Almeria in April.<\/p>\n That ruled him out of the rest of the domestic season and required surgery.<\/p>\n World Cup WhatsApp<\/p>\n Don’t miss an update from talkSPORT in our dedicated World Cup WhatsApp channel.<\/p>\n Search for ‘talkSPORT World Cup’ in your ‘Updates’ tab on WhatsApp and we\u2019ll drop the proper, unfiltered football chat straight to your lock screen\u2014no fluff, just pure talkSPORT energy.<\/p>\n It’s where you’ll find out all the new rules to watch out for, England and Scotland reaction and big match player ratings. <\/p>\n Plus there will be loads of debates on the biggest talking points as Haaland, Mbappe, Kane and the biggest names in football descend on America, Canada and Mexico.<\/p>\n Stay up to date with all the latest World Cup tips & predictions<\/a>, World Cup Top Goalscorer Odds<\/a>, World Cup Group Winner Odds<\/a>, World Cup Match Previews<\/a> and all the best World Cup Betting Offers and Free Bets<\/a> in our dedicated betting<\/a> hub<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Luca Zidane followed in his father’s footsteps by appearing at the World Cup on Tuesday night. 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