Mondial-2026 : Après l’élimination de l’Algérie en 16es de finale, Riyad Mahrez prend sa retraite internationale
The curtain has fallen on Riyad Mahrez's international career. The captain of Algeria's national team announced late Thursday night that he was retiring. "This is my last appearance for the national team, this was my last match," he told the media after Algeria's 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup.
"The goal was to advance to the round of 16 of the competition. The match was within our grasp."
The least we can say is that the former Manchester City right winger leaves the Fennecs on a sour note.
"The objective was to advance to the round of 16 of the competition. The match was within our grasp. We conceded two goals due to two errors, at this level, you pay dearly," said Mahrez, who nevertheless prefers to see the glass half full.
"There were some positive things, we got through the first round, I think we didn't do badly," said the winner of the 2019 AFCON.
The 35-year-old first donned the national jersey in May 2014. He was subsequently called up by former coach Vahid Halilhodzic for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Mahrez has scored a total of 40 goals and provided 44 assists in 119 appearances for his country.
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