2026 World Cup: FIFA releases statement as Partey is denied entry into Canada

Naijaonpoint_ng | 13-06-2026 10:54am |

FIFA has announced that Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey will not be permitted to enter Canada for the Black Stars' opening match against Panama in the 2026 World Cup. The denial of his visa stems from allegations of rape, which have prevented him from traveling to North America. As a result, Partey will miss the team's first game in the tournament. FIFA's statement addressed the situation, confirming the circumstances surrounding his inability to participate.

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