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.