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

<ul><li><p>Player had been due to play against Panama in Toronto</p></li><li><p>Fifa says decision made by Canadian government</p></li></ul><p>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.</p><p>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 application has been refused by the Canadian government.</p><p><em>More details soon …</em></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/12/thomas-partey-ghana-world-cup-visa-application-to-canada-refused">Continue reading...</a>