World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast player arrested for alleged spot-fixing before tournament started, per report (opens original article in a new tab)

A 23-year-old Ivory Coast soccer player was arrested for alleged spot-fixing before the 2026 World Cup, but still participated in the tournament opener.

• Ivory Coast player Elye Wahi was arrested for alleged spot-fixing before the 2026 World Cup
• Wahi was part of an investigation into intentional yellow card receipt during a May 17 match
• Wahi played in Ivory Coast's World Cup opener despite the arrest and ongoing investigation