Ivory Coast Player Barred from World Cup Match Amid Betting Probe; Canadian Captain Cleared

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Published: 2026-06-18T14:13:23Z
Category: sports
Source: CityNews Halifax
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Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi will miss an upcoming World Cup match against Germany due to an inability to enter Canada, reportedly linked to an investigation into suspicious betting activity. Meanwhile, Canadian captain Alphonso Davies has been cleared to participate in his team's World Cup match against Qatar after recovering from a hamstring injury. This item highlights both disciplinary issues and player health updates impacting the tournament.

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