Mahrez ends international career with Algeria after World Cup elimination

• Riyad Mahrez ends international career after Algeria’s elimination at the 2026 World Cup by Switzerland (0-2) in the Round of 16.
• After the match, Mahrez said that the time had come for a new chapter.
• In total, it is known that Mahrez played 119 matches for Algeria and scored 40 goals, including at Africa Cup of Nations 2019.

About his decision, Asharq Al-Awsat, L'Équipe reported.

Riyad Mahrez ended his international career after Algeria were eliminated by Switzerland with a score of 0-2 in their Round of 16 match. Mahrez said, “There were good times and difficult times as well, of course. That’s part of a career”. He also added that he was grateful for the chance to play for Algeria, saying: “immense honor and a great source of pride”. He concluded: “It is the new generation’s turn to play”.

Mahrez, who plays for Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, ends his international career at the age of 35. Over his international career, he played 119 matches for Algeria and scored 40 goals, as well as winning Africa Cup of Nations 2019.

Mahrez, who has won the Premier League with Leicester City and the Champions League with Manchester City, has played for the Algerian national team since 2014.

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