Riyad Mahrez retires from international football after Algeria's World Cup exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 5:19 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Riyad Mahrez announced his retirement from international football following Algeria’s 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 on July 3. The 35-year-old winger finishes his international career having earned 119 caps, marking a significant farewell for the Algerian legend. His highlights include winning the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019, where he played a crucial role in advancing to the final. Mahrez's decision concludes a storied chapter in his career with the national team, leaving behind a legacy as one of Algeria's greatest players.
- •Mahrez retires after Algeria's loss at the 2026 World Cup.
- •He earned 119 caps for the Algerian national team.
- •Mahrez won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019.
- •He is regarded as a legend of Algerian football.
- 5:19 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Riyad Mahrez announces his international retirement
"A legend takes a bow.In the wake of Algeria’s 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 on Friday morning, Riyad Mahrez announced that he is retiring from international football!�...
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