According to GoogleNewsNL, the final matches of the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been concluded, with Argentina among the competing nations. Algerian forward Riyad Mahrez has simultaneously announced his retirement from international football.

According to GoogleNewsNL, citing reporting by De Limburger, the remaining fixtures in the Round of 32 stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup were completed. Argentina, the reigning world champions, were among the sides that featured in this phase of the competition. Full details regarding match results and the course of play were not entirely available at the time of publication.

Alongside the tournament news, Algerian international Riyad Mahrez announced the conclusion of his career with the Algerian national team. Mahrez, who has represented Algeria on numerous occasions and held a prominent role within the squad, officially confirmed his decision according to GoogleNewsNL. The source provided no further details regarding the precise circumstances or timing of the announcement.

The party could not be reached for comment. The Algerian Football Federation had not issued an official statement at the time of publication.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and marks the first edition of the tournament to feature 48 participating nations. This expansion has resulted in a larger Round of 32 stage compared to previous editions of the competition.