World Cup: Mahrez retires from int’l football after Algeria’s elimination

Algeria captain, Riyad Mahrez has retired from international football following the Desert Foxes’ 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on Friday at BC Place.

The 35-year-old confirmed his decision in a post-match interview with beIN Sports, ending a 12-year career with Algeria.

“This was my last match with Algeria,” Mahrez said. “Our aim was to go through,…