Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada; will not play Ghana's World Cup opener (opens original article in a new tab)

Ghanaian soccer player Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada for the World Cup opener due to ongoing rape charges, with Canadian immigration emphasizing that event hosting doesn't change immigration laws.

• Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada for the World Cup opener against Panama due to pending rape charges
• Canadian immigration stated that hosting events does not alter immigration laws
• Partey faces trial in 2027 for alleged sexual offenses committed between 2020 and 2022