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Elye Wahi denied visa for World Cup match amid fixing probe

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Elye Wahi denied visa for World Cup match amid fixing probe
Summary

Côte d’Ivoire striker Elye Wahi will miss the World Cup match against Germany in Toronto, scheduled for Saturday. The Côte d’Ivoire football federation announced that Wahi was unable to travel due to a lack of necessary administrative authorizations for entry into Canada. This follows his recent arrest over allegations of organized fraud in Ligue 1, which is under investigation. The team is expected to proceed without him for this critical fixture.

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Key Details
  • •Elye Wahi is barred from entering Canada for the World Cup match.
  • •The match against Germany is set for Saturday in Toronto.
  • •FIF cited lack of necessary authorizations for Wahi's travel.
  • •Wahi is under investigation for alleged fixing in Ligue 1.
  • •His arrest has raised concerns regarding the integrity of the team.
Latest Updates
  • 6:49 PMYahoo Sports — Ivorian striker Elye Wahi granted Canadian visa ahead of Germany match
  • 3:33 PMYahoo Sports — Ivory Coast star to miss Germany game after Canada deny entry following arrest
  • 3:25 PMESPN — Ivory Coast's Wahi denied Canada WCup visa
  • 11:59 AMThe Guardian Sport — Côte d’Ivoire’s Wahi denied Canada visa for World Cup match amid fixing allegation
  • 11:39 AMBBC Sport — Ivory Coast's Wahi denied entry to Canada
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Striker will miss match against Germany in Toronto Was arrested over alleged ‘organised fraud’ in Ligue 1 The Côte d’Ivoire striker Elye Wahi, who is being investigated for alleged fixing, has not been authorised to travel to Canada for his team’s World Cup match against Germany, the Côte d’Ivoire football federation (FIF) said on Thursday. FIF said Wahi would not be able to travel with the squad for Saturday’s game in Toronto because “the necessary administrative authorisations for his entry into Canadian territory could not be obtained at this stage”. Continue reading...

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Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, who is being investigated into suspected match-fixing, 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's Elye Wahi has now been authorised to enter Canada for his country’s second World Cup match against Germany.After initially being denied a visa over reported spot-fixing allegations, a ...

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