2026 World Cup: Thomas Partey to miss Ghana's opener due to visa issues

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: June 13, 2026Country: Ghana

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2026 World Cup: Thomas Partey to miss Ghana's opener due to visa issues

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his team's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto after Canada rejected his visa application. The 32-year-old is awaiting trial in London on multiple rape charges. FIFA stated it does not intervene in host countries' immigration decisions.

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