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Riyad Mahrez retires from Algeria duty after 12-year international career
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Riyad Mahrez has retired from international football after Algeria's 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, ending a remarkable 12-year career with the Desert Foxes.
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football following Algeria's 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 35-year-old confirmed his decision after the match, bringing an end to an international career that spanned 12 years and established him as one of the greatest players in Algeria's football history.
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