Mahrez calls for calm in Algeria after Argentine setback

After the 3-0 defeat to Argentina, the Algerian captain refuses to give up and still believes in qualification.

Riyad Mahrez refused to succumb to pessimism following Algeria's heavy defeat against Argentina (3-0) in its first match at the 2026 World Cup. The captain of the Greens called on his teammates to unite and remain serene, considering that two matches remain to be played in the group. Mahrez remains convinced that the Algerian team possesses the necessary resources to aspire to the second round. This message of confidence could prove decisive for the Maghrebi team's future path.