While FIFA confirmed the visa denial, it did not immediately provide detailed reasons for the Canadian authorities’ decision.
Ghana international midfielder, Thomas Partey, has been denied a visa to enter Canada in the ongoing World Cup, according to FIFA, in a development that has further intensified concerns over access and eligibility issues surrounding the global tournament.
The decision comes as the former Arsenal star faces an ongoing trial in the United Kingdom on rape charges, a legal matter that has already placed his international football career under intense scrutiny.
While FIFA confirmed the visa denial, it did not immediately provide detailed reasons for the Canadian authorities’ decision.
The development is expected to raise questions about player availability and administrative clearance for the 2026 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
