Mahrez: We Deserved to Advance.. All Our Focus is Now on Facing Switzerland
The captain of the Algerian national team, Riyad Mahrez, delivered a message filled with confidence and ambition following the "Desert Warriors'" qualification to the round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup. He affirmed that their advancement was well-deserved after the performance the team displayed against Austria in the thrilling match that ended in a (3-3) draw.
Mahrez explained, in statements made after the end of the match, that qualifying represents the fruit of the effort exerted by the players throughout the group stage, expressing his great happiness in continuing the journey in the world championship.
The "Greens" captain said: "I am very happy to qualify for the second round of the World Cup. I believe we deserved this advancement considering what we have delivered, and the best part is seeing the team in the next round and bringing joy to the Algerian fans."
He added: "Thank God, we played a good match against a strong team. The result was fair, and the most important thing is the great atmosphere the group is experiencing after this qualification."
He concluded his remarks by saying: "The first stage is over, and now we will focus all our energy on the match against Switzerland. We must be at our best to continue this World Cup adventure and achieve positive results."
Mahrez explained, in statements made after the end of the match, that qualifying represents the fruit of the effort exerted by the players throughout the group stage, expressing his great happiness in continuing the journey in the world championship.
The "Greens" captain said: "I am very happy to qualify for the second round of the World Cup. I believe we deserved this advancement considering what we have delivered, and the best part is seeing the team in the next round and bringing joy to the Algerian fans."
He added: "Thank God, we played a good match against a strong team. The result was fair, and the most important thing is the great atmosphere the group is experiencing after this qualification."
He concluded his remarks by saying: "The first stage is over, and now we will focus all our energy on the match against Switzerland. We must be at our best to continue this World Cup adventure and achieve positive results."
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