Algeria, Switzerland and FIFA World Cup
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Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football after Algeria's 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32. The former Manchester City winger brings the curtain down on a distinguished 12-year international career that included AFCON glory and 119 caps.
Algeria’s 3-3 draw with Austria in their final Group J match has become one of the most controversial moments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Riyad Mahrez, the 35-year-old leader of the Algerian national team, has decided to retire from international football following his team's exit from the 2026 World Cup.
Switzerland finally breaks the curse and secures qualification for the World Cup round of 16. Against Algeria, Murat Yakin’s men won convincingly thanks to the usual Embolo (10') and a second goal
Algeria staged a second-half comeback to deny Jordan a first World Cup win and confirm Lionel Messi’s Argentina as winners of Group J.
You can watch this World Cup record by Algeria in Kansas City ... if you've got a few minutes on your hands.
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Riyad Mahrez retires from international football after Algeria's World Cup exit
Riyad Mahrez announced his international retirement after Algeria lost 2-0 to Switzerland in the World Cup Round of 32. The defeat ended a decorated Algeria career and sent Switzerland into the Round of 16.
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.
