Germany and Ivory Coast, both winners in their opening Group E matches, face off in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 fixture in Toronto. The match is pivotal for qualification to the knockout stages.
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under investigation in France for alleged betting offenses, has been cleared to travel to Canada for a World Cup match against Germany. The Ivorian Football Federation confirmed permissions were secured after initial doubts.
Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi has received travel authorization to Canada for a World Cup match against Germany, hours after his federation stated he couldn't travel due to visa issues. Wahi was linked to a sports corruption investigation but is not a suspect.
Ivory Coast international Elye Wahi, initially denied entry to Canada for a World Cup game, has now been granted authorization to travel. Wahi, a Nice forward, was reportedly arrested last month over alleged spot-fixing in Ligue 1.
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi was denied entry to Canada for a World Cup game against Germany due to match-fixing allegations. He is under investigation in France for organized fraud and sports corruption.
South Africa secured a crucial draw against Czechia with a late penalty, keeping their tournament hopes alive. Czechia, who dominated for long periods, squandered a lead, setting up a tense final group stage matches.
Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi will miss the World Cup match against Germany in Toronto due to not obtaining travel authorization. This comes after Wahi was linked to a sports corruption investigation involving unusual betting patterns in a recent Ligue 1 match.
Ivory Coast international Elye Wahi was denied entry to Canada for a World Cup game due to an investigation into alleged spot-fixing. The Nice forward was reportedly arrested last month for deliberately earning a yellow card, which triggered an investigation into organized fraud and sports corruption.
Amad Diallo scored a dramatic 90th-minute winner to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their FIFA World Cup Group E match. This marks Ivory Coast's return to the tournament after a 12-year absence.
Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their World Cup opener. The Manchester United winger's goal secured three points for Ivory Coast, who are making their first World Cup appearance in 12 years.
Ivory Coast's national coach Emerse Faé is optimistic about Bazoumana Touré's form ahead of the World Cup. The 20-year-old Hoffenheim talent is attracting interest from top clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United, but Faé believes Touré remains grounded and disciplined.
Ivory Coast fans are unable to attend the 2026 World Cup in the US due to visa denials, according to the National Fans Committee. Strict US immigration policies, reportedly influenced by former President Trump, are cited as the reason. Only a few officials will travel to manage Ivorian residents.
Ivory Coast fans will not be able to support their national team at the 2026 World Cup in the US due to visa denials, according to the National Fans Committee. Strict US immigration policies are cited as the reason.
FIFA World Cup contenders France and Spain suffered unexpected setbacks in their final preparations, with Ivory Coast defeating France 2-1 and Iraq holding Spain to a 1-1 draw in warm-up matches on Thursday.
France lost 2-1 to Ivory Coast in a World Cup warm-up match but insists the defeat will serve as a useful reminder for their tournament preparation.
The French national football team is continuing preparations for an upcoming friendly against Ivory Coast. Despite initial concerns over defender William Saliba's injury, the team's staff is reportedly not worried. Kylian Mbappé was seen playing on the left wing during a training session.
South Korea heads to the World Cup with concerns over captain Son Heung-min's form and coach Hong Myung-bo's unpopularity. Recent friendly losses have heightened disgruntlement, despite Hong's defense of Son.
