Mandanda was originally named in the squad also for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, but sustained an injury before the tournament and was replaced by Stéphane Ruffier of AS Saint-Étienne.
Mandanda was initially part of the team roster for the 2014 FIFA World Cup but was sidelined due to an injury and was subsequently replaced by Stéphane Ruffier from AS Saint-Étienne.