Thomas Partey denied access to Canada, misses Ghana’s World Cup opener

Ghana vice-captain Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada, which prevents him from participating in his country's opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Panama. This disruption to Ghana's World Cup strategy highlights the difficulties of balancing legal issues with international sports commitments. Consequently, the star player is barred from entering the country, ruling him out of the crucial first game as the team faces challenges regarding his visa status.