Riyad Mahrez

All-time FIFA World Cup appearances: 4

All-time FIFA World Cup goals: 2

FIFA World Cup 2026 appearances: 3

FIFA World Cup 2026 goals: 2

International appearances: 119

International goals: 40

International debut: 31 May 2014 vs Armenia, Friendly 2014

Club: Al Ahli FC (KSA)

*data correct up to the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026

Former Leicester City and Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez remains the star man for Algeria, as captain of The Desert Warriors. A now two-time AFC Champions League winner, Mahrez, who broke onto the international scene in the build-up to FIFA World Cup 2014 and now has over 100 caps for his country, still has some magic in his boots. The 35-year-old is leading an Algerian side into a group that they will believe they can be competitive in alongside Argentina, Austria and Jordan – but they will be reliant on the quality and ability that Mahrez still has in the final third.