New Delhi, July 3 -- Algeria right-winger Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football. The announcement comes in the aftermath of Algeria's 2-0 loss to Switzerland in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday. "This was my final match for the national team," the former Manchester City player told BeIN Sports after the match.

Riyad Mahrez signs off from international football with 113 caps and having scored 39 goals. Mahrez, who currently plays for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli, won the African Footballer of the Year award in 2016.

Three years later, he played a crucial role in Algeria's 2019 African Cup of Nations title win. He scored three goals from seven games in that tournament.

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