Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez announces his retirement from international football after the Desert Foxes’ 2-0 defeat by Switzerland in the World Cup round of 32.
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye both scored and the Swiss advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Algeria on Thursday night.
Breel Embolo opened the scoring for Switzerland in the tenth minute, but the goal was all about the magic and directness of Johan Manzambi. The Swiss forward burst forward with a mazy run to rip down the left channel and enter the box,
Switzerland defeats Algeria 2-0 to advance to the Round of 16 in FIFA World Cup 2026; player ratings included.
Algeria's inspiring FIFA World Cup journey came to an end on Friday after a spirited performance against Switzerland, with the European side claiming a 2-0 victory to book their place in the Round of 16.
Senior players failed and their manager's baffling tactical decisions backfired as a North African side crashed out of the World Cup in the last 32.
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