Thomas Partey to Miss Ghana's World Cup Opener Against Panama After Canada Denies Entry
Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in the team's first 2026 World Cup match against Panama. He was denied entry into Canada, and will miss the game in, Canada.
Tom Hamilton Jun 12, 2026, 01:44 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011
• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours
• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Follow on X
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49041808/thomas-partey-ghana-opener-2026-world-cup-denied-entry-canada)._
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