Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi is at the centre of a visa dispute ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Germany in Canada. Multiple outlets report that Wahi was initially denied entry to Canada after an arrest and ongoing investigation into alleged match-fixing or betting-related offences. The Independent and NDTV describe the denial as occurring amid an active match-fixing probe, with reports that Wahi had been questioned or arrested shortly beforehand.
Later, Ivory Coast officials state that Wahi receives authorization to enter Canada for the tournament match. India Today reports a reversal, saying Wahi is allowed in despite the spot-fixing probe. NDTV similarly says the striker’s entry is approved for the next World Cup match. Other outlets describe this as a visa “U-turn” or reversal, reflecting how his eligibility changed after initial immigration refusal.
Across reporting, the core points are that Wahi faces an investigation linked to alleged fixing offences, that Canada initially refused him entry for the Germany game, and that Ivory Coast later obtained authorization for him to travel and participate.
