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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.
