Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi is now authorized to travel to Canada for the 2026 World Cup match against Germany, following a resolution of entry clearance issues.
Details: The 23-year-old forward had faced complications due to an ongoing investigation in France, related to a potential betting case and a suspicious yellow card received in a Ligue 1 match. Initially, the Ivorian Football Federation reported that Wahi was unable to secure permission to enter Canada.
Recent developments indicate that all necessary documentation has been approved, allowing the striker to travel with the team. Media sources reveal that Canadian authorities had sought additional information regarding Wahi’s legal status, which was subsequently reviewed and resulted in the issuance of entry permission.
Wahi is now set to continue his World Cup campaign and prepare for the upcoming match against Germany in Toronto, having already participated in Ivory Coast’s opening game against Ecuador.