Canada denies visa to Ghanian World Cup player facing rape charges in U.K. (opens original article in a new tab)

Canada denied a visa to Ghanaian World Cup player Thomas Partey, who is facing rape charges in the UK, preventing him from participating in the tournament.

• Ghanaian soccer player Thomas Partey faces rape charges in the UK and has been denied a Canadian visa
• Partey's visa application was refused by the Canadian government, preventing him from playing in the World Cup
• FIFA stated it does not handle immigration processes and host countries decide visa approvals