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Aïssa Mandi retires from Algeria national team

Entities: Algeria national football team · Lille OSC · Cameroon national football team · Levante UD · Aïssa Mandi

Overview

On 22 July 2026, veteran centre‑back Aïssa Mandi announced his retirement from the Algeria national team, ending a 13‑year spell that yielded a record 123 caps and eight goals. In his farewell video he recalled the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations triumph and his participation in the 2014 and 2026 World Cups, the latter concluding with a 0‑2 loss to Switzerland. He also confirmed his move to Spanish second‑division side Levante UD, where he will continue his club career.

A follow‑up report three days later highlighted Mandi’s most painful memory – the 2022 World Cup play‑off defeat to Cameroon – and his desire to see Algeria qualify for the 2026 tournament. Teammates and coaches praised his durability, citing a long‑standing stretching routine that helped him avoid serious injuries throughout his career.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Aïssa Mandi retires from Algeria's national team, recalls 2022 World Cup heartbreak

    Algerian defender Aïssa Mandi retires after 123 caps, recalling his 2022 World Cup play‑off loss and crediting a nightly stretching routine for his durability.

  2. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Algeria defender Aïssa Mandi retires from international football

    Algerian defender Aïssa Mandi, record holder with 123 caps, retires from international football after the 2026 World Cup, continuing his club career at Levante.

Sources

1001infos.net · alaraby.co.uk · algerie360.com · diarioelmarino.cl · footalgerien.com · kayserihaber.com.tr · lagazettedufennec.com · maghrebemergent.com · vetogate.com