Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi will miss Saturday's World Cup clash with Germany after Canadian authorities denied him entry. The 23-year-old Nice player was arrested in May amid spot-fixing investigations in Ligue 1, accused of deliberately collecting a yellow card against Metz that triggered unusual betting activity.

Spot-fixing involves manipulating specific match incidents for betting profit. The Marseille public prosecutor's office confirmed a 23-year-old Ligue 1 player was arrested on charges including organized fraud and sports corruption, though Wahi wasn't named. His fifth yellow card of the season earned him a suspension from Nice's relegation playoff, though he returned to score twice in the decisive second leg.

The Ivorian Football Federation claims it received no official notification of legal proceedings but confirmed Wahi couldn't obtain entry authorization. They expressed support for the player while he remains in the United States awaiting the team's return. This mirrors Ghana's Thomas Partey being denied entry due to UK rape charges.

Wahi's absence weakens Ivory Coast's attacking options significantly. His two-goal performance in Nice's playoff victory demonstrated his importance, making this suspension particularly damaging for a squad already dealing with injuries and suspensions in a challenging World Cup group.