Live: Canada's World Cup party crashed by underdogs, Ghana star denied visa (opens original article in a new tab)

Ghana star Thomas Partey misses World Cup opener due to denied visa to Canada, while Canada and USA begin their campaigns in Toronto and Los Angeles respectively.

• Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey denied visa to Canada and will miss his team's World Cup opener against Panama
• Canada's World Cup campaign starts with a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto
• USA hosts Paraguay in Los Angeles as part of the World Cup tournament
• Fans in Toronto express preference for Canada over the US due to lower drinking age and perceived friendliness