Canada denies entry to Ghana’s Thomas Partey because of rape allegations while Japan’s Kaishu Sano remains on tournament roster.

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.

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

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.

La Fifa a confirmé, vendredi, que le Canada avait rejeté le visa du joueur en raison des affaires pour lesquelles il est inculpé.

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, who has pleaded not guilty to several rape and sexual assault charges in the United Kingdom, has been refused a Canadian visa. He will therefore miss his team's…

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team's World Cup opener Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in London on multiple charges…

Le milieu de terrain de 32 ans, qui devait entamer le tournoi face au Panama le 17 juin à Toronto, a vu sa demande de visa rejetée. Le footballeur est visé par plusieurs plaintes…

Canada denied Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey's visa, which will keep him from playing in a World Cup game next week against Panama, FIFA said Friday.

O atleta não poderá defender sua seleção na estreia na Copa do Mundo, contra o Panamá

El futbolista de Ghana Thomas Partey es acusado por violación y agresión sexual, cargos a los que se ha declarado no culpable.

Thomas Partey faces seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, but has not been convicted.

Partey's visa was denied due to the multiple charges of rape he faces in the United Kingdom.

Thomas Partey denied entry into Canada for FIFA World Cup 2026 opener due to visa issues amid ongoing legal troubles.

The Ghana midfielder is currently set to miss his country’s opening World Cup match against Panama on Wednesday

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