Thomas Partey, who's due to stand trial after being charged with seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, could face England at the World Cup next month

Partey, 32, pleaded not guilty to seven counts of rape and one of sexual assault over two hearings in September 2025 and April 2026.

Thomas Partey, who's due to stand trial after being charged with seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, could face England at the World Cup next month

Ghana's Thomas Partey, who joined Villareal from Arsenal in 2025, has pleaded not guilty to seven rape charges in UK.

Ghana have included midfielder Thomas Partey in their provisional 28-man squad for next month’s World Cup, despite the player facing criminal charges in the United Kingdom.