Why is Elye Wahi Missing Germany vs Ivory Coast FIFA WC 2026 Today?

A piece of good news is in order for Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, who was under investigation for alleged betting-related offenses, and now has received authorization to enter Canada for his nation's World Cup match against Germany. The announcement comes from the Cote de Ivorie soccer federation said on Thursday, however, he will not feature for the team in their upcoming contest against Die Mannschaft.

While the federation have resolved the 23-year-old's ability to travel to Canada, but ongoing documentation issues stemming from a French investigation into alleged spot-fixing. Wahi had started in Monday's 1-0 win over Ecuador in Philadelphia, however new spot fixing allegations have thrown a spanner in the works. The Elephants play Germany on Saturday in Toronto in their second match of the tournament and will be looking to make it two wins in two games.

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The investigation into suspected sports corruption from Wahi, with French authorities saying unusual betting patterns were detected. The investigation is in reference around to a yellow card that the Ivorian received during a Ligue 1 match while playing for his club side Nice last month.

The player is expected to remain in the US pending the Ivory Coast national football team making their return following the important clash against Germany on June 20. Ange-Yoan Bonny and Nicolas Pepe are expected to fill the void left by Wahi against a rampant Germany side, who are coming off a 7-1 win over Curacao in their opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.