2026 World Cup: Disquiet as referee, player suffer travel restrictions (opens original article in a new tab)

Ghana's Thomas Partey was denied entry into Canada due to an ongoing legal case, preventing him from playing in the 2026 World Cup match against Panama. Referees and players faced travel restrictions during the event.

• Ghana's Thomas Partey was denied entry into Canada due to an ongoing case in England
• Partey was excluded from Ghana's match against Panama on June 17
• Referees and players faced travel restrictions during the 2026 World Cup