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Canada rejects 89% of fan visas from Ghana for World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 10:15 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Canada rejects 89% of fan visas from Ghana for World Cup

Summary

As of June 24, Canada has rejected 89% of visa applications from Ghanian fans for the 2026 World Cup. Overall, only 41% of fan visa applications were approved. Despite a significant turnout of global fans, Ghanian supporters faced severe difficulties in obtaining entry. Colombia had the highest approval rate at 69%, yet had no scheduled games in Canada. Canada advised fans to specify 'FIFA World Cup 2026' in their applications to improve chances of acceptance. There remains a potential that Ghana may face Canada in the knockout stage.

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By the Numbers

•Ghana's fan visa approval rate stands at 11%.
•Canada's overall fan visa acceptance rate is 41%.
•Colombia had 69% of their visa applications approved.
•Ghana has four points after two matches in the tournament.
•Potential matchup between Ghana and Canada in knockout stages.

Latest Updates

10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Canada rejected 89% of fan visas from one World Cup nation, and only approved 41% overall

What they're saying

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One nation saw almost 100 per cent of their visa applications to enter Canada legally for the 2026 World Cup rejected. Thousands of football fans from across the globe have flocked to the USA, Canada and Mexico in order to to support their country.
— Yahoo Sports

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