Riyad Mahrez retires from Algeria national team after World Cup elimination
Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football following Algeria's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. The 35-year-old forward concludes his national career with 119 appearances and 40 goals.
Why it matters
Mahrez is a significant figure in modern football, and his retirement marks the end of an era for the Algerian national team.
Riyad Mahrez, a five-time Premier League winner, announced his retirement from international Football following Algeria's World Cup exit, a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the round of 32 on Thursday (July 2 2026).
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