Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey was denied entry into Canada by border authorities, reportedly due to pending allegations of rape. The incident prevents him from participating in a pre-World Cup friendly match scheduled to take place in Canada. However, Partey has been granted entry into the United States, meaning he will not miss all preparatory games. He is expected to join the Ghana national team in the US. The nature of the allegations remains unconfirmed by officials, but the Canadian decision appears linked to the ongoing investigation. This situation impacts Ghana’s team preparations ahead of the 2026 World Cup. No further details regarding the denial of entry have been released by Canadian authorities.