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Switzerland outplays Algeria to book Round of 16 spot

Born in Clichy, France, Mahrez chose to represent Algeria in 2013, qualifying through his Algerian heritage on both sides of his family.

He was named African Footballer of the Year in 2016 and, three years later, captained Algeria to the Africa Cup of Nations title.

At the 2026 World Cup, Mahrez scored twice for Algeria in its group-stage match against Austria, adding a final chapter to an international career that spanned more than a decade.

Published on Jul 03, 2026

#Riyad #Mahrez #announces #international #retirement #Algerias #FIFA #World #Cup #exit"> Riyad Mahrez announces international retirement after Algeria’s FIFA World Cup 2026 exit Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez announced his retirement from international football after his side was knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by Switzerland.Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye were on target for Switzerland as it outplayed Algeria 2-0 in their Round of 32 clash in Vancouver on Thursday.Mahrez, who currently plays for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli, ended his international career with 113 caps and 39 goals.ALSO READ | Switzerland outplays Algeria to book Round of 16 spotBorn in Clichy, France, Mahrez chose to represent Algeria in 2013, qualifying through his Algerian heritage on both sides of his family.He was named African Footballer of the Year in 2016 and, three years later, captained Algeria to the Africa Cup of Nations title.At the 2026 World Cup, Mahrez scored twice for Algeria in its group-stage match against Austria, adding a final chapter to an international career that spanned more than a decade.Published on Jul 03, 2026 #Riyad #Mahrez #announces #international #retirement #Algerias #FIFA #World #Cup #exit
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Switzerland outplays Algeria to book Round of 16 spot

Born in Clichy, France, Mahrez chose to represent Algeria in 2013, qualifying through his Algerian heritage on both sides of his family.

He was named African Footballer of the Year in 2016 and, three years later, captained Algeria to the Africa Cup of Nations title.

At the 2026 World Cup, Mahrez scored twice for Algeria in its group-stage match against Austria, adding a final chapter to an international career that spanned more than a decade.

Published on Jul 03, 2026

#Riyad #Mahrez #announces #international #retirement #Algerias #FIFA #World #Cup #exit">Riyad Mahrez announces international retirement after Algeria’s FIFA World Cup 2026 exit

Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez announced his retirement from international football after his side was knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by Switzerland.

Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye were on target for Switzerland as it outplayed Algeria 2-0 in their Round of 32 clash in Vancouver on Thursday.

Mahrez, who currently plays for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli, ended his international career with 113 caps and 39 goals.

ALSO READ | Switzerland outplays Algeria to book Round of 16 spot

Born in Clichy, France, Mahrez chose to represent Algeria in 2013, qualifying through his Algerian heritage on both sides of his family.

He was named African Footballer of the Year in 2016 and, three years later, captained Algeria to the Africa Cup of Nations title.

At the 2026 World Cup, Mahrez scored twice for Algeria in its group-stage match against Austria, adding a final chapter to an international career that spanned more than a decade.

Published on Jul 03, 2026

#Riyad #Mahrez #announces #international #retirement #Algerias #FIFA #World #Cup #exit

Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez announced his retirement from international football after his side was knocked…