Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
R. Mahrez played 4 matches for Algeria: 3 as a starter and 1 off the bench. His 2 goals came in the group stage (Group J) against Austria. He was named player of the match once.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group J | vs Argentina 0-3 | Came on in the 64′ |
| Group J | vs Jordan 2-1 | Started, off on 76′ · 1 assist |
| Group J | vs Austria 3-3 | Started, played the full match · 2 goals · ★ MVP |
| Round of 32 | vs Switzerland 0-2 | Started, off on 71′ |
Biography
Riyad Karim Mahrez (born 21 February 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a right winger. Born in France, he represented the Algeria national team. He is regarded as one of the best African players of all time. Mahrez began his career as a youth player for French club AAS Sarcelles. He turned professional in 2009 with Quimper, where he played for only one season before moving to Le Havre, spending a total of three years with them, initially playing for their reserve team and then becoming a first-team regular. In January 2014, Mahrez signed for English side Leicester City, helping them win the Championship and promotion to the Premier League at the end of his first season. In the 2015–16 season, he was the Algerian Footballer of the Year, the PFA Players' Player of the Year, and was a member of the Premier League PFA Team of the Year as he helped Leicester City win the Premier League. Mahrez signed for Manchester City in 2018, winning the Premier League, FA Cup and EFL Cup in his first season.
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