Elye Wahi denied Canada visa for World Cup match due to investigations
Côte d’Ivoire striker Elye Wahi was denied a visa to Canada for the World Cup match against Germany due to ongoing investigations into alleged match-fixing. The Côte d’Ivoire football federation announced on Thursday that Wahi could not travel because necessary administrative authorizations were not obtained. He remains in the United States as the investigation continues.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 11:59 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 12:10 UTC
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