Thomas Partey denied visa, will miss Ghana's World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Thomas Partey will not play for Ghana in their World Cup opener against Panama on June 17, 2026, as he was denied entry to Canada due to visa issues. The Canadian government's rejection is based on Partey's failure to disclose multiple criminal charges stemming from allegations of sexual violence in the UK. An appeal by the Ghanaian government to overturn the decision was denied by a federal court. Although Partey is out for this match, he remains eligible for Ghana's subsequent group stage games in the U.S. against England on June 23 and Croatia on June 27.
- •Ghana will face Panama in Toronto on June 17, 2026.
- •Partey was denied a Canadian visa due to undisclosed criminal charges.
- •Ghana is appealing the decision, but the court ruled against it.
- •Partey remains eligible for group games against England and Croatia.
- 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — Why Ghana's Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada for 2026 World Cup match
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Why is Thomas Partey not playing today? Denied visa, entry to Canada for Ghana
"Ghana will be without midfielder Thomas Partey for its World Cup opener on Wednesday, June 17 against Panama.
"Partey's looming trial in London is keeping him out of Ghana's opening game vs. Panama.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 5:13 PMWhy Ghana's Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada for 2026 World Cup match
Partey's looming trial in London is keeping him out of Ghana's opening game vs. Panama.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 4:00 PMWhy is Thomas Partey not playing today? Denied visa, entry to Canada for Ghana
Ghana will be without midfielder Thomas Partey for its World Cup opener on Wednesday, June 17 against Panama.
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