Toronto, June 18 -- Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi will be permitted to enter Canada for his country's second World Cup match after previously being denied entry, according to a report by The Athletic.

According to the Report, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has said that hosting major international sporting events does not lead to any changes in the country's immigration laws, following concerns linked to Wahi's entry issue ahead of his country's FIFA World Cup 2026 versus Germany.

IRCC told The Athletic, "Canada has been consistent that hosting major events does not change Canada's immigration laws. Every person seeking to come to Canada is assessed individually, based on the facts available and the law that applies...