Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi will miss his side’s second World Cup 2026 fixture against Germany after being denied entry into Canada.
According to The Athletic, Canadian authorities refused Wahi a visa due to an ongoing investigation into match-fixing allegations. The case falls foul of Canada’s immigration rules, which bar entry to individuals under such scrutiny.
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The Group E match is scheduled to hold at Toronto Stadium, where the West Africans will face Germany following a 1-0 win over Ecuador in their opening game.
This is not the first visa denial affecting a player ahead of the tournament. The Canadian government recently blocked Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey from entering the country over sexual assault allegations he is facing. Partey subsequently missed Ghana’s 1-0 win against Panama.
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