Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry into Canada due to his outstanding UK rape and sexual assault charges.

Thomas Partey, who used to play for Arsenal, faces several counts of rape in London.

While FIFA confirmed the visa denial, it did not immediately provide detailed reasons for the Canadian authorities’ decision.

Partey is due to stand trial in the United Kingdom on seven charges of rape and one of sexual assault. He denies the allegations

Ghana are set to open their tournament at Toronto's BMO Field against Panama on Wednesday, June 17.

What are the charges? When does the trial start? What are the visa rules in U.S. and Canada? How could this impact his Ghana involvement?

Ghana are set to open their tournament at Toronto's BMO Field against Panama on Wednesday, June 17.

The midfielder has been included in Ghana's squad for the tournament in North America.

Thomas Partey has been banned from entering Canada and will not play in Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto.

The Ghana midfielder will miss his country’s opening World Cup match against Panama next week

Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada ahead of Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto, with pending UK criminal charges complicating

The former Arsenal midfielder will not be able to play against Panama on Wednesday.

The Ghana defender Thomas Partey will miss their opening World Cup game against Panama after being refused a visa to Canada, where the game is being staged in Toronto

Thomas Partey saltera la prima partita del Ghana ai Mondiali di calcio a Toronto poiche gli e stato negato l'ingresso in Canada. Il Ghana esordira al...

Ghana have suffered a major setback ahead of their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after midfielder Thomas Partey was denied entry into Canada and will miss the Black…

Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada, missing the World Cup opener against Panama. FIFA confirms non-intervention in visa decisions

Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry into Canada due to his outstanding UK rape and sexual assault charges.

Ghana player Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges, has been denied a visa to enter Canada to play in the World Cup, FIFA said on Friday.

Le milieu de terrain ghanéen, visé par plusieurs plaintes pour viols et agressions sexuelles, a vu son entrée interdite au Canada.

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not take part in his team's World Cup game against Panama on Wednesday after his visa application to Canada was refused, FIFA said on Friday.

Thomas Partey will miss Ghana’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Panama after Canada refused his visa application.