The Ecuador national football team is at the center of a scandal in the World Cup 2026 with the arrest of Elye Wahi, a player from Côte d'Ivoire, for alleged match-fixing. The arrest took place on May 29, but was only made public on June 17. According to anonymous sources cited by The Athletic, Wahi is the protagonist of the investigation. The match under investigation is the encounter between Nice and Metz, and the authorities are investigating whether the yellow card Wahi received was intentional. Elye Wahi was arrested after scoring two goals in the victory against St. Etienne. The LFP alerted the authorities after the betting supervisors detected an unusually high volume of international bets on the possibility of Wahi receiving a yellow card in the mentioned match. The investigation is ongoing and Wahi could face severe sanctions, including a suspension of up to two years or even a lifetime ban from professional football. FIFA regulations provide for possible fines for both the player and his club, as well as relegation for the teams involved. Elye Wahi played against the Ecuador national team in the World Cup debut. The news has generated a great stir in the football world and it is expected that the investigation will continue in the coming weeks. The Ecuador national team continues to prepare for their next match in the World Cup, but the scandal has had a significant impact on the competition. The players and coaching staff of the Ecuador national team have expressed their surprise and disappointment at the scandal. FIFA has announced that it will investigate the case and take the necessary measures to protect the integrity of football. The case of Elye Wahi is a reminder of the importance of fair play and honesty in sports. The Ecuador national team will continue to work to achieve their goals in the World Cup, despite the scandal that has affected the competition.