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Côte d’Ivoire’s Wahi denied Canada visa for World Cup match amid fixing investigation

Striker Elye Wahi cannot enter Canada and will miss Saturday's match against Germany. The denial follows a May arrest and an ongoing investigation into spot-fixing. Wahi is currently in the United States.

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Wahi was previously authorized to enter Canada but has now been denied a visa.

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  1. Ivory Coast Striker Elye Wahi Denied Canadian Visa Amid Fixing Probe

    Striker Elye Wahi cannot enter Canada and will miss Saturday's match against Germany. The denial follows a May arrest and an ongoing investigation into spot-fixing. Wahi is currently in the United States.

    What's confirmed:

    • Elye Wahi was denied a visa to enter Canada.
    • Wahi will not play in the Saturday game against Germany.
    • Wahi was arrested in May for alleged spot-fixing.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Authorities are reviewing a betting-related incident in Ligue 1.
    • Citizens of nine African nations have faced Canadian visitor visa denials during the 2026 World Cup.
    confidence 90%

  2. Elye Wahi Cleared for Canada Entry Ahead of Germany Match

    Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi received authorization to enter Canada after an initial visa denial. He is named on the bench for the World Cup match against Germany in Toronto on Saturday, June 20.

    What's confirmed:

    • Elye Wahi received authorization to enter Canada for a World Cup game against Germany.
    • The federation initially confirmed Wahi was unable to obtain permission to enter Canadian territory.
    • Wahi is named on the bench for the match against Germany in Toronto on Saturday, June 20.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Wahi was denied a visa due to a match-fixing investigation.
    confidence 90%

  3. Elye Wahi denied Canada visa for World Cup match against Germany

    Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi will miss Saturday's World Cup match in Toronto. The Côte d'Ivoire Football Federation stated on Thursday that administrative authorizations for his entry were not secured. Wahi is under investigation for alleged betting-related offenses and match-fixing.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Côte d'Ivoire Football Federation confirmed on Thursday that Elye Wahi cannot travel to Canada for the match against Germany.
    • Wahi will miss the Saturday game in Toronto due to a lack of necessary administrative authorizations for entry.
    • Wahi is currently under investigation for alleged match-fixing and betting-related offenses.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Wahi's arrest was related to alleged organized fraud in Ligue 1.
    • Canadian authorities specifically denied Wahi a visa.
    confidence 95%

  4. Elye Wahi denied Canada visa for World Cup match against Germany

    Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi cannot travel to Toronto for Saturday's match against Germany. The Côte d’Ivoire football federation (FIF) stated on Thursday that administrative authorizations for his entry were not secured. Wahi is currently under investigation for alleged spot-fixing and organized fraud.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Côte d’Ivoire football federation confirmed on Thursday that Elye Wahi lacks the necessary administrative authorizations to enter Canada.
    • Wahi will miss the World Cup match against Germany in Toronto on Saturday.
    • The striker is under investigation for suspected spot-fixing.
    • Wahi started in the 1-0 victory over Ecuador on Monday in Philadelphia.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Wahi's investigation is linked to organized fraud in a Ligue 1 game.
    confidence 100%

  5. Elye Wahi Visa Status Shifts Amid French Betting Probe

    Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi was initially denied a Canadian visa for a World Cup match against Germany following an arrest for alleged spot-fixing. Recent reports indicate a reversal of this decision, with the Ivory Coast FA stating he now has authorization to enter Canada. The player remains under investigation by French authorities.

    What's confirmed:

    • Elye Wahi was arrested on suspicion of fixing offences before the tournament started.
    • Canada initially denied Wahi entry for the World Cup match against Germany.
    • The Ivory Coast FA says Wahi has received authorization to enter Canada.
    • Wahi played in the opening 1-0 victory over Ecuador.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Ligue de Football Professionnel prompted the probe due to suspicious betting patterns.
    confidence 80%