Riyad Mahrez retires from the Algeria national team after World Cup exit, leaving a legacy of honor and achievement.

The Desert Foxes bowed out of the tournament after a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the Round of 32 on Thursday, bringing the 35-year-old's distinguished international career to an end.

Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver to reach the next round of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The defeat also marked captain Riyad Mahrez's final match for Algeria after he announced his international retirement.

Riyad Mahrez retires from international football following Algeria's 2-0 defeat to Switzerland, ending a remarkable career with 120 caps and 40 goals for his nation.