The Ivory Coast national football team has been dealt a blow with the news that striker Elye Wahi will not be able to play against Germany in the 2026 World Cup. The 23-year-old has been denied entry to Canada due to administrative issues.

What happened?

Elye Wahi played an important role in Ivory Coast's win over Ecuador in the 2026 World Cup. However, he will not be able to face Germany on Saturday.

Why it matters for Ivory Coast

The Ivory Coast team needs all its players to face Germany. The fact that Wahi cannot play is a blow to the team.

What comes next?

Ivory Coast must now focus on its next match against Germany. Here are the team's latest results: | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-20 | Germany | 1-2 |

Ivory Coast must now recover from this loss and focus on its next match. The team has a recent form of 2W-0D-3L (LWLLW, most recent first).