Wahi Cleared to Enter Canada After World Cup Visa U-Turn
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, arrested in France over alleged spot-fixing tied to a May 17 yellow card, was initially denied entry to Canada for Ivory Coast’s World Cup match against Germany but was later granted a Temporary Resident Permit, enabling his arrival in Canada; Wahi had started Ivory Coast’s opener vs Ecuador, and the case is tied to ongoing investigations into betting irregularities around Ligue 1 fixtures, with Canada stressing that exceptional circumstances can allow entry while maintaining security; the visa reversal comes after similar entry issues for Ghana’s Thomas Partey.