Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team's World Cup opener Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in London on multiple charges of rape

Partey is facing trial in Britain on rape charges.

Canada’s immigration service said its officials apply rules ‘consistently and without exception’.

FIFA urges Egypt to remove seven stars from their World Cup jersey ahead of their match against Belgium, highlighting compliance with tournament regulations.

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president, George Afriyie, has expressed sadness over Canada’s refusal to grant Thomas Partey a visa as the Black Stars gears up for their 2026 World Cup opener.The former Arsenal midfielder is set to miss Ghana's Group L opening match against Panama...

Ghana government addresses FIFA over Thomas Partey's visa denial for the 2026 World Cup. Partey will miss the match against Panama due to Canadian immigration issues

FIFA instructs Egypt to remove stars from their jerseys for the 2026 World Cup, altering their identity ahead of clashes against Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand.

Egypt have been compelled to alter their official playing kit for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a directive from FIFA. The ruling prevents the North African side from featuring the seven stars above their crest, a design element long associated with national pride and their record...

Ghana's Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has criticised FIFA over its handling of Thomas Partey's Canada visa refusal, arguing that the world governing body has failed to protect the rights of players competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Partey will miss Ghana's opening Group...

Canada’s Immigration Minister Lena Diab has defended the decision to refuse a visa application from Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, a ruling that has ruled him out of the Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup opener in Canada.Partey, formerly of Arsenal, is currently awaiting trial in London after...

Ghana has launched a diplomatic effort to overturn Canada's decision to deny Thomas Partey entry for the Black Stars' opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams confirming that the government is actively seeking a review of the decision.Partey...

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie believes the absence of Thomas Partey for Ghana’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup could serve as a source of motivation for the Black Stars.Partey, who was named in Ghana’s final squad for the tournament,...

Thomas Partey, who has pleaded not guilty to several rape and sexual assault charges in the United Kingdom, has been refused a Canadian visa. He will therefore miss his team's World Cup game against Panama in Toronto.