Elye Wahi, Ivory Coast, Nice, French Football League, Marseille
18 June 2026

Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi played at the World Cup after being arrested and released in Marseille over alleged spot-fixing linked to a Ligue 1 match. French authorities are investigating unusual bets on him receiving a yellow card.

The French league said it reported suspicious betting alerts to police, gambling authorities and the federation, while also filing a criminal complaint. Wahi has not been charged and started Ivory Coast’s opening win over Ecuador.

South Korea, Mexico, Hong Myung-bo, Mexican military
18 June 2026

Mexican military officials reportedly intercepted an unregistered drone flying over South Korea’s training base before their World Cup match against Mexico. The incident happened during a key session in Guadalajara and raised concerns over possible spying.

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo said the disruption was unfortunate but did not significantly affect preparations. The incident comes after Canada’s women’s team faced drone-spying sanctions at the Paris Olympics, increasing sensitivity around training security.

Themba Zwane, South Africa, FIFA, Hugo Broos, Mexico
17 June 2026

South Africa midfielder Themba Zwane has been given a three-match suspension by FIFA after his red card against Mexico. The ban rules him out of the rest of Bafana Bafana’s World Cup group stage.

FIFA increased the standard one-match suspension after ruling Zwane’s offence amounted to serious foul play. South Africa can appeal, but coach Hugo Broos must now adjust his attack before a must-win game against Czechia.

Elye Wahi, Ivory Coast, Nice, Ligue de Football Professionnel, Marseille prosecutors
17 June 2026

Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi was arrested before the World Cup as part of a spot-fixing investigation in France. Authorities are examining suspicious betting patterns linked to his yellow card for Nice against Metz.

Marseille prosecutors confirmed a Ligue 1 player was arrested, questioned and released while investigations continue. Wahi has not been charged and later started Ivory Coast’s World Cup win over Ecuador, with FIFA and Ivory Coast approached for comment.

RB Leipzig, Ole Werner, Martin Demichelis, Jurgen Klopp, Marcel Schafer
17 June 2026

RB Leipzig have sacked head coach Ole Werner after one season despite qualifying for the Champions League. The club are expected to appoint former Argentina defender Martin Demichelis as his replacement.

Leipzig said a new approach was needed after reviewing the season, with assistants Patrick Kohlmann and Tom Cichon also dismissed. Demichelis is reportedly close to joining from Mallorca, as Jurgen Klopp’s Red Bull network reshapes its coaching structure.