Elye Wahi denied entry to Canada for World Cup match
BBC News • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 11:39 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Elye Wahi, forward for the Ivory Coast, has been denied entry to Canada ahead of their World Cup group game against Germany, scheduled for Saturday. The Ivory Coast football federation confirmed this decision, which follows Wahi's reported arrest last month. This incident raises concerns about player eligibility as the tournament progresses.
- •Elye Wahi cannot enter Canada for the World Cup.
- •Ivory Coast plays Germany in the group stage on Saturday.
- •The player's denial follows a prior arrest.
- •The incident could impact team's performance.
- 11:39 AMBBC News — World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi denied entry to Canada - BBC
"The Ivory Coast football federation have announced their forward Elye Wahi has been denied entry to Canada for their next World Cup game.
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