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Manuel Neuer, Neymar, Riyad Mahrez, Guillermo Ochoa, and Patrik Schick have ended their international careers following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. France coach Didier Deschamps also stepped down after 14 years. The quintet leaves behind decades of service, World Cup titles, and continental triumphs.
Portugal's Francisco Trincão is set to sign a long-term contract with Al-Ahli, stepping into Riyad Mahrez's position. The transfer follows Portugal's World Cup elimination.
Riyad Mahrez has left Saudi club Al Ahli and is now available as a free agent, according to reports.
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has retired from international football following a 2-0 World Cup loss to Switzerland. The 35-year-old ends his 12-year career with 120 caps and 40 goals, second all-time in both categories for Algeria.
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez was awarded FIFA Man of the Match for his performance in the friendly against Austria.
Austria and Algeria both advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after a dramatic 3-3 draw in Group J. Sasa Kalajdzic scored a last-gasp equalizer to send Austria through as runners-up, while Algeria progressed as one of the best third-placed teams.
