Ghana government wants review of Partey Canada ban

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is banned from entering Canada for their opening game of the World Cup.

Brazilians Revive a World Cup Ritual to Cheer on Their National Team

After years of dampened enthusiasm about the World Cup, Brazilians are excited about their national team again — and they’re showing it by painting the streets.

By Ana Ionova and Dado Galdieri

The sweet smell of World Cup dollars

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Ghana strongly criticises Canada for denying Thomas Partey a World Cup visa

‘High-handed and extremely unfair,’ government says Official note of protest sent calling for a review Ghana’s government has described Canada’s decision to deny Thomas Partey a visa for his country’s World Cup game against Panama on Wednesday as “high-handed and extremely unfair”. Ghana’s foreign ministry said it understood the decision to be based on pending criminal proceedings in Britain. The 32-year-old Partey, a former Arsenal midfielder who plays for Villarreal, faces allegations of ...

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Customers hit with automatic 20% gratuities as restaurants combat tipping confusion

Automatic gratuities at World Cup restaurants spark debate as operators weigh protecting tipped workers against potential consumer backlash over fees.

The US border runs straight through the World Cup

The tournament was sold as a symbol of unity, but Trump’s border politics have turned it into a spectacle of exclusion.

U.S. opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun's 2 goals

Balogun scored twice in the Americans' three-goal barrage before halftime in a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay.

Saturday night showdown: Australia vs. Turkey opens FIFA World Cup in Vancouver

Fan support for both nations is expected to be strong inside B.C. Place come game time.

Germany news: Hopes high ahead of first World Cup match

Germany is to play World Cup debutant Curacao on Sunday at its first appearance in this year's soccer championship. And another German-French defense project seems to be in jeopardy. DW has more.

Kenya: World Cup fever hits Kibera's second-hand jersey market

The World Cup is well and truly underway, and so is the jersey craze. We're taking you to the second-hand market in Kibera, Kenya, where enthusiasts scour the stalls in search of hidden treasures. One of these bargain hunters is Antonio Massari, an Italian-born volunteer English teacher in Kibera, who has made the market his favourite spot.

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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

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Welcome to swag socialism: New Yorkers waited hours in line for Mamdani's affordable World Cup jerseys

New Yorkers waited hours in line for Zohran Mamdani's limited-edition $50 World Cup jerseys. Sydney Bradley/BI New York City's swag (democratic) socialist renaissance has arrived. Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled an affordable Big Apple-themed World Cup jersey — going for about $50 while FIFA's are topping $150 — this week, and people lined up for it in the thousands. Available only at the city-government-run NYC City Store location in Manhattan on June 12, residents woke up at dawn, played hoo...

Ghana protests to Canada after player Partey is denied visa for World Cup

Ghana said Saturday it has formally lodged a protest over Canada's refusal to issue a visa for the World Cup to player Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges.A trial has been set for next year, allowing the 32-year-old to represent Ghana at the World Cup, but he will not be involved in Wednesday's match in Toronto.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic kicks IShowSpeed off stream over Ronaldo World Cup take

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has already delivered plenty of memorable moments. One such incident came during Fox Sports’ coverage of the United States versus Paraguay match when former Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic shared the studio with French legend Thierry Henry and popular streamer Speed. What started as a routine discussion quickly turned into a viral social media moment that left viewers entertained.

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Have you not seen my matches?: Ronaldo responds about fitness ahead of World Cup

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.

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England have a kit and balls problem at the World Cup - but this is not Saipan revisited

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Iran-Linked Hackers Claim FBI Drone Breach, Threaten World Cup Team Buses

The group alleged it had been monitoring "every image and every suspect" for several months.

US thrash Paraguay in LA to launch home FIFA World Cup in style

The United States opened their World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday, powered by a first-half double from striker Folarin Balogun, but the victory was tempered by concern over the fitness of Christian Pulisic. The emphatic Group D win marked a dream start for the co-hosts, whose four goals were their most ever in a World Cup match. Balogun became the first US player to score twice in a World Cup game since the 1930 tournament. “Amazing result,” US captain Tim Ream said. “I...

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Soaring prices cast shadow on record-breaking World Cup

Dónal Ryan examines FIFA's record-breaking World Cup which is being co-hosted in the United States, Mexico and Canada and the implications that soaring costs are having on fans hoping to attend.

BiH denied victory as Canada rescue late World Cup draw

Bosnia and Herzegovina opened its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against co-hosts Canada in Toronto on Friday, earning a val

US thrash Paraguay 4-1 for dream World Cup start

The United States dominated Paraguay 4-1 in their opening match of the World Cup on Friday in Los Angeles with a first-half brace by striker Folarin Balogun for a dream start to their home campaign in Group D. “Amazing result,” U.S. captain Tim Ream said. “It’s exactly the way we wanted to start the tournament.” […]

For some Australians, including a star Socceroo, the World Cup is a clash of loyalties

Aziz Behich will face off against Türkiye in the Socceroos' FIFA World Cup opener. His connection to the country runs deep.

Are you watching the World Cup?

There’s been four games so far and there’s 100 more to go.

The World Cup: ‘angst’ in the USA

The largest, and perhaps ‘most politicised’ tournament of its kind has begun, but it has received mixed reactions

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Katy Perry, LISA, Anitta & More at 2026 World Cup USA Opening Ceremony: Best Moments From Inside L.A. Stadium

Rema, Tyla, Future and Dan + Shay also performed ahead of the U.S. Men's National Team's opening win against Paraguay.

By Katie Atkinson

Brazil enter the fray at the World Cup

They will face spirited Morocco in their opener

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Watch Katy Perry, Tyla, Lisa and Anitta perform at the FIFA 2026 World Cup US opening ceremony

Two other opening ceremonies took place in Canada and Mexico, marking the first time the tournament has been co-hosted across multiple countries The post Watch Katy Perry, Tyla, Lisa and Anitta perform at the FIFA 2026 World Cup US opening ceremony appeared first on NME.

By Laura Molloy

“Nigerians” shine at World Cup as Balogun fires USA to victory, Oluwaseyi, David help Canada earn historic point

Although the Super Eagles are absent from the tournament, players of Nigerian descent continue to feature prominently for several competing nations. The post “Nigerians” shine at World Cup as Balogun fires USA to victory, Oluwaseyi, David help Canada earn historic point appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Tunde Eludini

Ghana protests Canada’s visa denial for Partey ahead of World Cup

Ghana formally protests Canada’s “unfair decision” to deny a World Cup visa to player Thomas Partey, who faces rape charges in Britain. Read more. Read More: https://punchng.com/ghana-protests-canadas-visa-denial-for-partey-ahead-of-world-cup/

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The World Cup record for most appearances will broken in 2026

Beloved goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa will soon, along with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, become the only players ever to play in six World Cups, surpassing a record originally set by another Mexican legend. The post The World Cup record for most appearances will broken in 2026 appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By Bob Pateman

Ghana protests to Canada after player Partey is denied visa for World Cup

"Ghana has dispatched an official note of protest" to Canada, said,the statement adding that the "note also requested that Canada reviews its unfortunate decision". The post Ghana protests to Canada after player Partey is denied visa for World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

HR practitioners urged to play strategic role at workplaces

The President of CIHRM Ghana, Florence Hutchful said over the past few years, the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management Ghana, CIHRM has intensified efforts to professionalise Human Resource practice through certification programmes, continuous professional development, research, policy advocacy and strategic partnerships with universities and industry stakeholders.

By Charles Nixon

World Cup 2026 fixtures, results and group tables - The Independent

World Cup 2026 fixtures, results and group tables  The Independent