Vancouver, July 3 -- Algeria's Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football following his team's elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Round of 32, bringing down the curtain on a distinguished national team career, according to 433, one of the world's largest football (soccer) media brands and social communities.

Switzerland secured a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with a commanding 2-0 victory over Algeria on Thursday (local time), displaying a clinical performance in the Round of 32 knockout clash.

"This was my final match for the national team," Mahrez told beIN Sports after Algeria's exit from the tournament, confirming his decision immediately after the defeat in a post shared by 433...