2026 World Cup: Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada and out of Ghana's opening match!

Canada denied entry to Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey of Villarreal due to his criminal record (charges of rape and sexual assault). He will miss Ghana's opening World Cup match against Panama at BMO Field in Toronto on Wednesday, June 17. FIFA confirmed the news and stated it does not intervene in host countries' immigration procedures. Partey will remain at the Black Stars' base camp in Rhode Island.