Thomas Partey to Miss Ghana's World Cup Opener After Canada Visa Denial
Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey will not participate in the national team's opening match of the 2026 World Cup against Panama. His absence stems from being denied entry to Canada. Ghana has expressed its intention to challenge Canada's decision regarding Partey's visa.
Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey is set to miss the national team's initial fixture in the 2026 World Cup. The match, scheduled against Panama, will proceed without Partey.
Partey was denied entry to Canada, which is the reason for his inability to join the team for the opening fixture. This decision by Canada has prompted a response from Ghana, with the national team vowing to contest the visa ruling.
According to ESPN Soccer, the details surrounding the specific reasons for the denial of entry were not immediately available.


