2026 World Cup: Rescind decision denying Thomas Partey visa in the interest of fairness — Ghana to Canada

The government of Ghana has condemned Canada 39;s decision to deny Black Stars midfielder Thomas Teye Partey entry into the country for the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. Canada, which is co-hosting the tournament alongside the United States and Mexico, denied the player 39;s temporary residence application on grounds of inadmissibility under paragraph A36(1)(c) of its Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).