In October 2012, Makoun was called up to the national squad for the first time in over a year. He made his first appearance in two years for the national side, starting the whole game, in a 2–1 win against Cape Verde. Makoun then scored twice against Tunisia to seal a 4–1 victory in the return match of the CAF Third Qualification Round for 2014 FIFA World Cup on 18 November 2013. This ensured Cameroon qualification to the World Cup. It was announced on 21 May 2014 that Makoun was included in Cameroon's squad for the World Cup. Having appeared as an unused substitute in the first two matches in the Group Stage and witnessing the national side elimination, he made his first appearance of the tournament, coming on as a 81st minute substitute, in a 4–1 loss against Brazil, in what turns out his last appearance for Cameroon. On 27 August 2014, Makoun announced his retirement from international competition, which coincidentally Eto'o announced on the same day.