Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi arrested for alleged spot-fixing ahead of World Cup

Elye Wahi, Ivory Coast's striker currently at the 2026 World Cup, was arrested for alleged spot-fixing in the weeks before the tournament began, ABC News has confirmed. He is still playing for Ivory Coast despite the arrest. A World Cup player under arrest for match manipulation is among the most serious integrity issues the tournament has faced — and Wahi remains in the squad.