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Wahi denied Canada entry; Pulisic injury clouds US-Australia game

6/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Elye Wahi was denied entry to Canada, missing Ivory Coast’s group match against Germany.
The Ivory Coast federation said he will stay in the United States until the team returns because no Canadian authorization was obtained.
The U.S. men’s national team plays Australia at Seattle Stadium on June 19, 12 p.m. PT, to decide Group D’s leader.
Christian Pulisic’s left-calf injury is day-to-day, making his participation in the Australia game uncertain.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 UN Security Council sanctions—part of more than 100 resolutions against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia—blocked the national team’s travel, forcing a Euro 1996 qualifier forfeit. The 2024 denial of visas to Ivory Coast’s squad for a Group D match mirrors that historic travel blockage, showing how political restrictions continue to reshape tournament line-ups.

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Story summary

Elye Wahi was denied entry to Canada, missing Ivory Coast’s group match against Germany.
The Ivory Coast federation said he will stay in the United States until the team returns because no Canadian authorization was obtained.
The U.S. men’s national team plays Australia at Seattle Stadium on June 19, 12 p.m. PT, to decide Group D’s leader.
Christian Pulisic’s left-calf injury is day-to-day, making his participation in the Australia game uncertain.

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