Elye Wahi, a player for Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup, was arrested for alleged spot-fixing just a couple of weeks before the tournament began on June 11. The arrest was confirmed by ABC News on Wednesday, June 17.
Wahi remains part of Ivory Coast's World Cup squad despite the arrest. The specific scope and details of the spot-fixing allegations were not detailed in available reporting.
An active World Cup player's arrest on match-fixing charges may impact betting market assessments of Ivory Coast's matches and tournament reliability.
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