Wahi visa review opens door, Canada chase first win vs Qatar

Elye Wahi could still face Germany in Toronto

Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi was barred from entering Canada this week over a match-fixing investigation (5). But there is a twist. Canadian authorities are now reviewing the case, and Wahi could still be allowed in for the Group B match against Germany on Saturday at 10pm (2). No final decision yet, the clock is ticking.

Canada vs Qatar tonight, first win on the line

Your team faces Qatar Thursday in the second group match (3) (4). Canada fell short in the opener and needs three points badly. A co-host without a World Cup win is an uncomfortable story, and tonight is the chance to change it. No score yet, kickoff is coming.

The Wahi saga, from the start

Canadian border authorities flagged Wahi for alleged involvement in match-fixing (1) (5). The case dates back to his time at Montpellier in Ligue 1. Entry was denied, and Ivory Coast looked set to face Germany without one of their key forwards. The review gives Wahi a lifeline. Saturday will tell.

Fan reactions

Reddit is split between confusion over the visa decision and focus on tonight's match. The Wahi story has drawn international attention on r/soccer, with fans puzzled by the Canadian border decision (link). Meanwhile, the World Cup daily threads are locked on Canada–Qatar, the group stage is moving fast and fans know your team cannot afford another slip (link, link).