Elye Wahi, the Ivory Coast footballer who is playing at the 2026 World Cup, was arrested on suspicion of fixing offences less than two weeks before the tournament, The Athletic can reveal.
Sources with knowledge of events, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the arrest. The exact nature of the alleged fixing and the specific match or matches involved have not been disclosed. Authorities have not released further details at this time.
The Athletic has reached out to the Ivory Coast Football Federation and Wahi's representatives for comment. No official statement has been issued as of June 18, 2026.
This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
