Visa shock for Thomas Partey! Canada denied Ghana's star entry into the country
Another visa crisis has emerged ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which is being co-hosted by Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Canada has denied entry to Thomas Partey, the star soccer player on the Ghana national team.
Canada has denied entry to Thomas Partey, a member of the Ghana national team. The 32-year-old soccer player, who faces seven charges of rape and one of sexual assault and is set to appear in court in the United Kingdom, will not be able to play in Ghana’s match against Panama on Wednesday, June 17, in Toronto, as he was denied entry into Canada.
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HE WAS AN ARSENAL STAR
Partey, who once played for Arsenal and is currently continuing his career at Villarreal, has denied the charges against him. Partey will, however, be able to play in Ghana’s upcoming matches against England and Croatia in the U.S.
U.S. REFUSES SOMALI REFEREE
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was denied entry to the U.S. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, had been assigned to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa.
