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FIFA releases statement on Thomas Partey visa shock
Thomas Partey will miss Ghana’s opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Panama on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, after his visa application to enter Canada was refused, FIFA has confirmed.
In a statement to The Athletic, football’s global governing body clarified that the midfielder will be unable to travel from Ghana’s base camp in Boston, USA, to Canada for the Group L fixture scheduled for Wednesday.
“FIFA can confirm that player Thomas Partey will be unable to travel from Ghana’s team base camp in Boston, USA, to Canada for their first match against Panama on Wednesday, 17 June, as his visa application » Read More
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