Ivory Coast Forward Elye Wahi Unable to Travel to Canada for Germany Match

Côte d’Ivoire will be without forward Elye Wahi for its upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Germany in Toronto.

The Ivorian Football Federation announced that Wahi will not travel to Canada because his authorization to enter the country has not been obtained. The forward is expected to remain in the United States while the team continues its World Cup campaign.

The news comes after reports linked Wahi to an investigation in France involving suspected sports corruption and unusual betting patterns related to a yellow card he received during a Ligue 1 match. However, reports also state that Wahi has not been named as a suspect.

Wahi started for Côte d’Ivoire in the team’s opening World Cup match, a 1-0 win against Ecuador in Philadelphia. His absence could be important as Côte d’Ivoire prepares to face Germany, one of the strongest teams in the group.

For Côte d’Ivoire, the focus will now be on adjusting the squad and building on its strong start to the tournament. The team earned three points in its opener and will look to continue that momentum in Toronto.

The match against Germany is expected to be a major test, with both teams aiming to strengthen their position in the group stage. For fans in Canada, the game will bring another exciting international matchup to Toronto Stadium.