Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada.

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Haiti’s Football Team Made the World Cup, But Its Fans Aren’t Welcome - Bloomberg.com

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Thomas Partey out of Ghana’s World Cup opener after visa application to Canada refused

Player had been due to play against Panama in Toronto Fifa says decision made by Canadian government The Ghana defender Thomas Partey will miss their opening World Cup game against Panama after being refused a visa to Canada, where the game is being staged in Toronto. In a statement, Fifa said: “Fifa can confirm that player Thomas Partey will be unable to travel from Ghana’s team base camp in Boston, USA, to Canada for their first match against Panama on Wednesday, 17 June, as his visa appl...

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Canada is ready to become a soccer nation as it hosts World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina

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Former Premier League star, accused of rape, to miss World Cup game after being denied entry into Canada

Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama next week while facing seven counts of rape charges.

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Ghana's Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada for FIFA World Cup amid rape charges

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not take part in his team's World Cup game against Panama on Wednesday after his visa application to Canada was refused, FIFA said on Friday.

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Thousands of Mexican fans spill onto the streets of Mexico City after El Tri's opening World Cup triumph against South Africa.

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Iran-linked group claims hack of FBI drones, threatens World Cup, monitor reports

An Iran-linked hacker group called Handala claimed to have breached FBI drones and threatened to target the 2026 World Cup, monitoring group SITE said Friday.

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Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada for World Cup over rape allegations

The Ghana midfielder will miss his country’s opening World Cup match against Panama next week

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Maurice Edu says playing in the World Cup was a dream. Omar Vega/Getty Images Maurice Edu was a midfielder for Team USA in the 2010 World Cup. Today, he's a broadcaster for Major League Soccer and the dad of three. He uses affirmations with his kids and is more focused on discipline than soccer skills. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Maurice Edu, analyst with Major League Soccer on Apple TV. It has been edited for length and clarity. When I was growing up in California...

Former Arsenal Player Denied Entry To Canada—Won’t Play For Ghana In World Cup Opener

Thomas Partey, who used to play for Arsenal, faces several counts of rape in London.

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Nora Fatehi to headline FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Canada

Canada will host the second FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Toronto. Nora Fatehi will headline the event. Other artists like Alanis Morissette and Michael Buble will also perform. The ceremony precedes Canada's first match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Fans can watch the event live on UNITE8 Sports and DD Sports. Live streaming is available on Zee5.

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Ghana's Partey denied entry to Canada for World Cup game

Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada ahead of Ghana's World Cup opener with Panama on Wednesday.

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Turkey’s new generation eyes World Cup impact after 24-year absence

Turkey return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years buoyed up by gifted young players — including Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler — and by memories of their run to the 2002 semi-finals, but doubts over consistency and big-match temperament persist. Coach Vincenzo Montella guided Turkey through qualification with a series […]

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Thomas Partey to miss Ghana's World Cup opener after entry to Canada denied

Partey was charged with several counts of rape in London over a two-year period last July.

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Peso Pluma Celebrates Mexico’s Victory at the Kickoff Game of the 2026 World Cup | Billboard News

Peso Pluma shares his pride for the Mexican national team, his predictions for the second match against South Korea and his gratitude for “Daño” being on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart before taking the stage at BMO Stadium. Peso Pluma: And because we Mexicans are the most badass, man, call them! Well, I hope they […]

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Mexico Fans Dress Duck For World Cup, Wild Scenes From Day 1

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World's best airport to screen all 104 World Cup matches for free

Singapore's Changi Airport, named the World's Best Airport for 2026 by the Skytrax World Airport Awards, will screen all 104 World Cup matches for free through the July 19 final, the Changi Airport Group said on June 11.

World Cup 2026 records watch: Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé, nations chase football history

From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo pursuing records that may never be matched, to Kylian Mbappé hunting milestones that could place him among the greatest World Cup players of all time, the 2026 tournament offers an extraordinary opportunity for football's biggest names to rewrite the record books The post World Cup 2026 records watch: Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé, nations chase football history appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Fans prioritize meaning over cost on Vancouver World Cup trips

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Protesters back at Mexico's Azteca stadium on eve of World Cup - The Daily Star

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Returns, concerns and changes: The latest on Argentina before its World Cup debut

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JUST IN: Ghana’s Partey denied entry to Canada for World Cup opener

Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada, missing the World Cup opener against Panama. FIFA confirms non-intervention in visa decisions Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-ghanas-partey-denied-entry-to-canada-for-world-cup-opener/

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World Cup 2026: Partey denied entry to Canada

Ghana have suffered a major setback ahead of their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after midfielder Thomas Partey was denied entry into Canada and will miss the Black Stars' clash against Panama. The post World Cup 2026: Partey denied entry to Canada appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada, unable to play Ghana’s World Cup opener

Thomas Partey will play no part in Ghana’s first World Cup game in Toronto as he has been denied entry to Canada. The former Arsenal midfielder, now of Villarreal, was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in July 2025 by London’s Metropolitan Police. In September of that year, he […]

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2026 World Cup: How did Tunisia fare in their opening group match? - Foot-Africa.com

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Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina FREE live stream: Watch World Cup game today - NJ.com

Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina FREE live stream: Watch World Cup game today  NJ.com

Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina FREE live stream: Watch World Cup game today - NJ.com

Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina FREE live stream: Watch World Cup game today  NJ.com