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FIFA confirms Thomas Partey denied entry into Canada and will miss Black Stars World Cup opener against Panama FIFA has officially confirmed that Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry into Canada and will not play in the Black Stars' opening 2026 World Cup match against Panama on June 17 in Toronto. Canada refused his visa application due to ongoing rape charges he is facing in England. Partey faces seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault — charges he has denied. He will remain at Ghana's team base in Boston, USA, while his teammates travel to Toronto. Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams initially said he was unaware of any visa denial — but FIFA's statement has since confirmed the situation. Partey has 58 caps for the Black Stars and was one of Ghana's key midfielders heading into the tournament.

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