2026 World Cup: Ghanaian Thomas Partey still barred from entering Canada

Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey, accused of rape in the UK, had his judicial appeal rejected on Tuesday, preventing him from entering Canada for the World Cup. Canada denied him a visa due to the charges. Ghana filed an injunction, but Judge Roger Lafrenière dismissed it. Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz and Panama coach Thomas Christiansen commented on the situation.