Thomas Partey to Miss Ghana's World Cup Opener, Canada Denies Appeal for Entry Partey faces multiple charges in the U.K., barring him entry to Canada for the World Cup. Sports Illustrated · Jun 16
World Cup 2026: Ghana's Partey loses bid to overturn Canadian visa refusal over rape charges Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey lost a court challenge on Tuesday that would have allowed him to enter Canada for his side's World Cup opener in Toronto. The former Arsenal player, who awaits trial on rape charges in Britain, will be eligible to play in Ghana's following two matches, both of… France 24 · Jun 16
Canada make Thomas Partey visa decision ahead of Ghana World Cup clash IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 16
Ghana boss Queiroz hails spirit of players ahead of Panama clash at World Cup Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz praised his players willingness to be flexible to different ideas as they went through their final preparations for their opening game at the 2026 World Cup against Panama on Wednesday in Toronto. Radio France Internationale · Jun 16
Ghana challenges Thomas Partey’s visa denial ahead of World Cup opener in Canada IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 16
Canada refuses to allow Ghana’s Thomas Partey into country after visa appeal – despite being let in by US The former Arsenal midfielder’s visa issues relate to ongoing criminal proceedings in the UK The Independent UK · Jun 16
Rocky's World Cup Curse? Influencer Beta Mejía and Ecuador Learned the Hard Way: Philadelphia Is Warning Everyone Else Philadelphia tourism officials are leaning into one of the city's strangest sports superstitions after Ecuador became the latest team linked to the infamous "Rocky Statue Curse." In a tongue-in-cheek Instagram post published by Pennsylvania tourism authorities, World Cup delegations from Brazil, Haiti, France, Iraq, Curaçao, Croatia and Ghana were welcomed… Latin Times · Jun 16
Anteater prediction: how World Cup oracle Taio tips Germany's opening match Germany’s first World Cup game is still to come, yet the new tournament oracle has already spoken – and anteater Taio’s prediction won’t please every DFB fan. Euronews · Jun 14
Ghana vs Panama World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets Ghana vs Panama clash at BMO Field on June 17 is a must-win World Cup 2026 Group L opener. Ghana at +120 offers real value with a superior qualifying record. Sports Lens · Jun 14
Everything you missed from day four at World Cup 2026: Curacao’s historic moment, incredible Japan fans and Uruguay travel chaos Plus: A perfect start for Sweden’s superstar strikeforce against Tunisia and Eberechi Eze’s penalty vow The Independent UK · Jun 14
Ghana lodges protest over Canada's refusal to admit rape case suspect Partey Ghana's government confirmed on Saturday it had lodged a formal protest with Canada over its refusal to issue an entry visa to the Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of Ghana's game against Panama on Wednesday in Toronto. Radio France Internationale · Jun 13
Ghana slams Canada's decision to deny World Cup visa for Partey, who faces rape charges Ghana’s government has criticized Canada’s “extremely unfair” decision to deny midfielder Thomas Partey a visa for his team’s World Cup opener while he awaits trial on rape charges The Independent UK · Jun 13
Ghana chief says decision to deny Thomas Partey entry to Canada for World Cup is ‘absolutely wrong’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 13
South Africa accused of failing to crack down on anti-immigrant violence Several African countries are repatriating their citizens from South Africa following weeks of xenophobic attacks on black migrants. The vigilante violence has drawn international condemnation, with some accusing the South African authorities of failing to take a tough approach. Radio France Internationale · Jun 13
The Independent UK · Jun 13 Ghana official releases statement after Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada for World Cup The Ghana midfielder is currently set to miss his country’s opening World Cup match against Panama on Wednesday
Evening Standard · Jun 13 World Cup 2026: England's Group L opponents profiled as Three Lions face tricky tests Thomas Tuchel’s side are huge favourites to top group, but should expect a challenge
AAP · Jun 12 Ghana player on rape charges denied entry to Canada Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, who is awaiting trial in England on rape and sexual assault charges, has been denied entry into Canada.
The Independent UK · Jun 12 Visa denial sidelines Thomas Partey for Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team's World Cup opener Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in London on multiple charges of rape
The Independent UK · Jun 12 Thomas Partey to miss Ghana’s first World Cup match after being denied entry to Canada ahead of rape trial IN FULL
FourFourTwo · Jun 12 Thomas Partey BANNED from entering Canada and will miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama The former Arsenal midfielder has been denied a visa by the Canadian government
Evening Standard · Jun 12 Former Arsenal star Thomas Partey refused entry to Canada for World Cup match Ghanaian midfielder denied visa to travel from the US as he awaits trial in UK over charges of rape and sexual assault
The Guardian - UK · Jun 12 Thomas Partey out of Ghana’s World Cup opener after visa application to Canada refused The midfielder Thomas Partey will miss Ghana’s opening World Cup game against Panama in Toronto on Wednesday after being refused a visa to Canada
Sports Illustrated · Jun 12 Thomas Partey Denied Visa by Canada, Misses Ghana’s World Cup Opener The former Arsenal midfielder will not be able to play against Panama on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Jun 12 Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada for World Cup game over rape allegations The Ghana midfielder will miss his country’s opening World Cup match against Panama next week
Evening Standard · Jun 12 Ghana: Carlos Queiroz signs up for huge World Cup task with short-term mission clear Black Stars’ preparations for a fifth World Cup has not gone smoothly