Ivory Coast Striker Wahi Barred From World Cup Match in Canada Amid Match-Fixing Probe
The federation said Wahi cannot enter Canada because required authorizations were not obtained while French investigators examine suspicious betting on a yellow card.
- Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi remains eligible for the World Cup despite being arrested by French authorities on May 29 amid an investigation into alleged sports corruption and match-fixing.
- Authorities launched an investigation after betting monitors flagged suspicious wagering patterns involving a yellow card Wahi received during a Nice-Metz Ligue match on May 17, which ended 0-0.
- French authorities released the 23-year-old without charge after interviewing him, while FIFA and the Ivorian Football Federation have announced no suspension as the investigation remains ongoing.
- In Sunday's 1-0 win over Ecuador in Philadelphia, Wahi started and played 55 minutes, striking the crossbar before being substituted during the team's opening World Cup match.
- Ivory Coast next faces Germany in Toronto on Saturday before their final Group E clash against Curacao next Thursday as the World Cup continues in North America.
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Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi denied entry to Canada at World Cup amid betting probe
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, who is under investigation for alleged betting-related offences, has not been authorized to travel to Canada for his team's next World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer federation said on Thursday.
Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi denied entry to Canada, won’t play in Toronto World Cup match Saturday
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, who is under investigation for alleged betting-related offences, has not been authorized to travel to Canada for his team’s next World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer federation said on Thursday.
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Ivory Coast international Elye Wahi has been barred from entering Canada, where his team will play their second match of the 2026 World Cup against Germany on Saturday.
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