Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi, a member of the country’s 2026 World Cup squad, is arrested by French anti-corruption investigators over alleged match-fixing offences ahead of the tournament. Multiple outlets report that Wahi is the subject of an active investigation and that he was detained by French police/anti-corruption specialists around May 29, shortly before the World Cup begins. One report notes that he starts Ivory Coast’s opening match of the tournament on Sunday, indicating he remains part of the squad while the investigation proceeds. Fox News additionally reports that the allegation relates to the possibility of an intentional yellow card, though the specific claims are not detailed in other coverage.
The reports consistently describe the arrest as being connected to alleged fixing-related conduct, but they do not provide confirmed findings or a final outcome. As of the time of reporting, Wahi’s case remains under investigation.
