Thomas Partey, Ghana, Canada, Carlos Queiroz
16 June 2026
Thomas Partey will miss Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama after a Canadian federal court rejected an appeal over his visa denial. The ruling said he failed to disclose criminal charges connected to ongoing UK proceedings.
Canada’s immigration authorities said World Cup hosting does not change normal entry laws, while Ghana’s government had sought temporary permission for Partey to enter. The decision leaves Carlos Queiroz without a senior midfielder in Toronto.