Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi denied entry to Canada at World Cup amid betting probe

Key Points:

• Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi is under investigation in France for alleged betting-related offenses and has been barred from traveling to Canada for Ivory Coast's upcoming World Cup match against Germany due to lack of necessary administrative authorizations.
• The French soccer league reported suspicious international betting activity linked to Wahi receiving a yellow card during a Ligue 1 match in May, prompting police and gambling authorities to launch an investigation into organized fraud, sports corruption, and money laundering.
• Wahi was arrested and questioned by police on May 29 but released without detention; the investigation remains ongoing, and the Ivory Coast Football Federation has not been officially notified of any legal proceedings against him.
• Despite the controversy, the Ivory Coast Football Federation expressed full support and confidence in Wahi, emphasizing his importance to the national team.
• Wahi, 23, joined Nice on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt in January, scored nine goals in 18 games, helped Nice avoid relegation, and contributed to their French Cup final appearance.