Thomas Partey to miss Ghana's World Cup opener after entry to Canada denied (opens original article in a new tab)

Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada and will miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama due to a refused visa, despite his upcoming trial on rape charges in 2027.

• Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada and will miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama.
• Partey faces seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in London between 2020 and 2022, with a trial set for June 2027.
• FIFA confirmed Partey cannot travel to Canada for the match due to a refused visa application by the Canadian government.