Ghana coach Quieroz selects Partey for World Cup despite allegations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Ghana coach Carlos Quieroz has included Thomas Partey in the preliminary World Cup squad, which was announced ahead of a warm-up match against Wales in Cardiff on June 4. Partey, currently at Villarreal, is facing trial next year related to multiple allegations of sexual assault, charges he denies. Quieroz expressed his support, stating that if Partey is available, he is eligible to play. The Black Stars are looking to recover from a disappointing past World Cup performance, with their campaign set to begin against Panama on June 17 in Qatar.
- •Quieroz named a 28-man squad for the World Cup.
- •Ghana will face Wales in a warm-up match on June 4.
- •The team opens its World Cup campaign against Panama on June 17.
- •Partey denies all allegations and is currently training with the squad.
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Ghana boss Quieroz has no qualms over Partey selection
- 7:11 PMBBC Football — Ghana boss Quieroz has no qualms over Partey selection
"Ghana coach Carlos Quieroz says he has no concerns selecting ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey for the World Cup.
"Ghana coach Carlos Quieroz says he has no concerns selecting ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey for the World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 7:15 PMGhana boss Quieroz has no qualms over Partey selection
Ghana coach Carlos Quieroz says he has no concerns selecting ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey for the World Cup.
- BBC FootballJun 1, 2026, 7:11 PMGhana boss Quieroz has no qualms over Partey selection
Ghana coach Carlos Quieroz says he has no concerns selecting ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey for the World Cup.
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