Elye Wahi played in Ivory Coast’s first World Cup match, helping his team win 1-0 against Ecuador. However, he was arrested in Marseille, France, for alleged spot-fixing.

Elye Wahi played in Ivory Coast’s first World Cup match, securing a 1-0 victory against Ecuador. However, just prior to the tournament, he was detained by police in Marseille, France, on suspicion of spot-fixing. Prosecutors claim that Wahi intentionally received a yellow card while competing in the French Ligue.