Luka Zidane Discusses Mental Challenges at World Cup 2026
June 23, 2026 · Clara Ríos
Luka Zidane, the goalkeeper for Algeria, speaks about his mental health journey with a mental coach during the World Cup 2026.
Algeria's national team goalkeeper, Luka Zidane, has opened up about how he handles the psychological stress of competing in the World Cup 2026. Following a 3-0 loss to Argentina, Zidane revealed that he has been working with a mental coach to transform pressure into motivation. "I'm not putting pressure on myself. What I seek is adrenaline. I started working with a mental coach, something I've never talked about before. For me, it has been life-changing, especially in football. I believe that being mentally healthy is as important as physical fitness today," Zidane told Onze Mondial. Algeria finds itself at the bottom of Group J with no points after the first round. The team's next World Cup match is scheduled for June 23 against Jordan, with kickoff at 6:00 AM Moscow time.
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