World Cup 2026: After May arrest for alleged spot-fixing, Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi denied entry to Canada
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has been approved by Canadian authorities to enter the country. He is eligible to play in the match against Germany in Toronto. Wahi remains under investigation for betting offenses.
What changed
The report now includes details regarding Wahi's arrest in Marseilles and the specific betting irregularities in Ligue 1.
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Elye Wahi cleared for World Cup play after spot-fixing arrest
confidence 100%Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has been approved by Canadian authorities to enter the country. He is eligible to play in the match against Germany in Toronto. Wahi remains under investigation for betting offenses.
What's confirmed:
- Elye Wahi was arrested in Marseilles two weeks before the World Cup began for alleged spot fixing.
- The French league reported an abnormally high volume of bets on Wahi receiving a yellow card during a May game between Nice and Metz.
- Canadian authorities approved entry for Wahi to travel for the game against Germany in Toronto.
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Elye Wahi granted entry to Canada for World Cup match against Germany
confidence 100%Canadian authorities have approved entry for Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi. He is cleared to travel for the World Cup game against Germany in Toronto. Wahi remains under investigation for betting-related offenses.
What's confirmed:
- Canadian authorities cleared Elye Wahi to enter the country for a World Cup match against Germany.
- Wahi is under investigation for betting-related offenses.
- The match between Ivory Coast and Germany will take place in Toronto.
Still unconfirmed:
- Wahi was arrested on suspicion of deliberately earning a yellow card.
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Elye Wahi denied entry to Canada ahead of Germany match
confidence 100%Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi cannot enter Canada for a World Cup group game against Germany. The 23-year-old Nice forward is under investigation for suspected spot-fixing. He was arrested by French police in May.
What's confirmed:
- Elye Wahi was denied entry to Canada for a World Cup match against Germany.
- French police arrested the 23-year-old Nice forward in May.
- Wahi is under investigation for suspected spot-fixing.
- The arrest occurred days after Wahi was named to the Ivory Coast World Cup roster.
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Elye Wahi Denied Entry to Canada Amid Spot-Fixing Probe
confidence 90%Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi was denied entry to Canada for a match against Germany. He was previously arrested in France over suspected spot-fixing. The player participated in a 1-0 win over Ecuador earlier in the tournament.
What's confirmed:
- Elye Wahi was denied entry to Canada for a match against Germany.
- Wahi was arrested in France in relation to a spot-fixing investigation.
Still unconfirmed:
- French police arrested Wahi on May 29, 2026, regarding a Ligue 1 match while at OGC Nice.
- The LFP is investigating if Wahi deliberately earned a yellow card against Metz on May 17.
- Suspicious betting patterns on Wahi receiving a booking triggered the probe.
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Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi cleared for Canada entry after visa denial
confidence 90%Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi was granted a Canadian visa hours after an initial denial. The player had been arrested in May for alleged spot-fixing offences in France. He is now cleared to travel for his team's next World Cup match.
What's confirmed:
- Elye Wahi was arrested in May for alleged spot-fixing offences in France.
- Canadian authorities initially denied Wahi entry into the country.
- The Ivory Coast football federation announced Wahi has been cleared to travel to Canada for the next World Cup match.
- Wahi was denied a visa hours before it was eventually granted.
Still unconfirmed:
- Wahi will be unable to play in the game against Germany.
- The arrest occurred less than two weeks before the World Cup began.