Wahi visa cleared; Mexico seizes early knockout spot
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi is set for Germany showdown after visa hurdle lifted as Mexico secures Round of 16 berth with win over South Korea.
Elye Wahi’s visa saga ends just in time for the Ivory Coast’s Group A clash with Germany in Houston. The DFB squad now faces a politically charged fixture after German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock publicly questioned FIFA’s travel policies. Mexico didn’t wait for drama.
The co-hosts booked the first knockout berth of the 2026 World Cup by beating South Korea 1-0 in Monterrey, with Santiago Giménez netting the decisive goal in the 68th minute. The result leaves South Korea needing a miracle to advance, while Mexico tops Group A on goal difference over Germany. Mexico's early qualification not only solidifies their position as a formidable co-host but also puts significant pressure on Germany.
