Thomas Partey barred from entering Canada for World Cup matches
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 6:02 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada, confirmed by FIFA. This follows a rejected visa application, preventing him from participating in the 2026 World Cup. Ghana's training camp is based in Canada, and they are set to play Panama on June 17. The reason for the visa denial has not been disclosed, but Partey faces legal challenges concerning allegations of rape. FIFA stated it is out of their jurisdiction regarding visa matters for the tournament.
- •Thomas Partey is barred from entering Canada for the World Cup.
- •His visa application was rejected by Canadian authorities.
- •Ghana is scheduled to play Panama on June 17.
- •FIFA states it has no role in host country visa processes.
- •Partey faces allegations of rape and is currently in legal proceedings.
- 11:23 PMPolitico — Canada defends blocking Ghana’s Thomas Partey from entry - Politico
- 6:02 PMYahoo Sports — Former Arsenal Player Denied Entry To Canada—Won’t Play For Ghana In World Cup Opener
- 5:39 PMYahoo Sports — Ghana's Thomas Partey will miss first match after being denied entry into Canada
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — BREAKING: Ghana’s Thomas Partey barred from entering Canada
"Ollie Whitmore, Chief football news reporterContent warning: this story contains references to sexual assault. Reader discretion is advised.Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been barred from entering...
"Thomas Partey, who used to play for Arsenal, faces several counts of rape in London.
"The midfielder has plead not guilty to multiple counts of rape and sexual assault.
Sources
External links- PoliticoJun 12, 2026, 11:23 PMCanada defends blocking Ghana’s Thomas Partey from entry - Politico
Partey faces rape charges in the U.K. but has not yet stood trial.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 6:02 PMFormer 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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 5:39 PMGhana's Thomas Partey will miss first match after being denied entry into Canada
The midfielder has plead not guilty to multiple counts of rape and sexual assault.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 5:25 PMBREAKING: Ghana’s Thomas Partey barred from entering Canada
Ollie Whitmore, Chief football news reporterContent warning: this story contains references to sexual assault. Reader discretion is advised.Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been barred from entering...
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