Thomas Partey faces allegations in Britain from several women dating to his time playing for Arsenal from 2020-25. He has pleaded not guilty.

The Athletic revealed on Friday that Partey, 33, would not be allowed to feature in his side's opening game of the tournament in Toronto.

A Canadian federal judge has rejected Ghana’s bid to get Thomas Partey into the country for the team’s first World Cup match while the midfielder awaits trial on rape charges.