
Their 2026 World Cup

Match by match
A. Mandi played 4 matches for Algeria, starting every one.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group J | vs Argentina 0-3 | Started, played the full match |
| Group J | vs Jordan 2-1 | Started, played the full match |
| Group J | vs Austria 3-3 | Started, played the full match |
| Round of 32 | vs Switzerland 0-2 | Started, played the full match |
Biography
Aïssa Mandi (Arabic: عيسى ماندي; born 22 October 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for La Liga club Levante. Born in France, he plays for the Algeria national team. Mainly a centre-back, he can also play as a right-back. Mandi made his international debut for Algeria in March 2014 and has since made over 120 appearances, making him the most-capped Algerian footballer of all time. He was a member of the Algerian team for the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and 2026, as well as the Africa Cup of Nations in 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023 and 2025, winning the 2019 tournament.
Reims Mandi started to play football at the age of 8 at Reims. On 20 August 2010, he made his professional debut as a starter for the club in a Ligue 2 match against Le Havre. During the 2011–12 season, Mandi made 26 appearances as Reims gained promotion from Ligue 2. On 5 April 2014, Mandi scored two own goals in a match against Paris Saint-Germain.
Real Betis On 30 June 2016, Mandi signed a five-year deal with La Liga side Real Betis.
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