Riyad Mahrez has called time on his international football career. The Algerian winger confirmed his retirement after Algeria’s elimination from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, closing a chapter that spanned roughly 113 caps, an AFCON title, and more than a decade of representing his country.
“I confirm, this was my last competition, it’s over,” Mahrez said after the match.
The career in numbers
Mahrez first pulled on an Algeria shirt in 2014. The crown jewel was the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, where Algeria lifted the trophy with Mahrez playing a central role.
His final international appearance came in a 2-0 quarterfinal loss at the 2025 AFCON.
