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Elye Wahi denied entry to Canada for World Cup match against Germany

Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi won't be able to travel to Canada for the World Cup match against Germany because he lacks the necessary travel authorization tied to an ongoing investigation into sports corruption in France. With Wahi stuck in the United States, Ivorian national team faces the challenge of adjusting to this unforeseen setback during the tournament.

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Jun 18, 2026 · 1 min read · 3 views
Elye Wahi denied entry to Canada for World Cup match against Germany

Key Takeaways

  • •Elye Wahi was denied entry to Canada for the World Cup match against Germany due to a lack of travel authorization.
  • •French authorities are investigating unusual betting patterns related to a yellow card Wahi received during a Ligue 1 match last month.
  • •A 23-year-old Ligue 1 player was taken into custody on May 29 as part of a broader inquiry into sports corruption.
  • •Wahi played a crucial role in Ivory Coast's 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their World Cup opener on Monday.
  • •The Ivorian Football Federation has not provided further details about Wahi's situation amid ongoing investigations.

Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi won't be in Canada for World Cup match against Germany this weekend . No travel authorization,said Ivorian Football Federation (FIF). Comes after his link to a French sports corruption probe.

French authorities looking into odd betting around yellow card Wahi got playing for Nice last month . He's not officially a suspect,but Marseille prosecutor's office said a 23-year-old Ligue 1 player was arrested May 29. It's part of a larger investigation into organized fraud,sports corruption,stolen goods,money laundering.

Wahi,who was key in Ivory Coast's 1-0 win over Ecuador in their World Cup opener Monday, stays in U.S . while team heads home. FIF gave no more details. Wahi couldn't be reached for comment.

This could mean trouble for both Wahi and Ivorian team as they juggle international play and ongoing investigations. With World Cup moving forward,focus now on how team handles this twist…

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