World Cup player Elye Wahi denied visa to enter Canada (opens original article in a new tab)

World Cup player Elye Wahi was denied a visa to enter Canada for the tournament, making him the second player denied entry after Thomas Partey. The Ivorian federation stated administrative authorizations for his entry were not obtained, and Wahi is facing questioning over spot-fixing allegations.

• Elye Wahi was denied a visa to enter Canada for the World Cup
• Wahi is the second World Cup player denied entry after Thomas Partey
• Wahi faces questioning over spot-fixing allegations in a Ligue 1 match
• Ivorian federation stated administrative authorizations for his entry were not obtained