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Thomas Partey Cleared to Join Ghana in US and Available to Face England at World Cup

A US visa has allowed Partey to rejoin Ghana’s squad, a split with Canada’s earlier refusal that highlights how host-country immigration rules shape who can play.

Ghana national team and Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey, who is facing two additional counts of rape and has pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, walks outside Southwark Crown Court in London, Britain, April 13, 2026. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Partey was refused to entry to Canada (Photo: Getty)
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Overview

  • Thomas Partey rejoined Ghana’s World Cup squad in the United States and told reporters on Monday that he feels OK and is ready to play against England.
  • Canada refused Partey entry after finding he did not disclose the UK criminal charges on his visa application and a federal appeal upheld that ruling.
  • US authorities issued Partey a visa and admitted him to the tournament with US Customs and Border Protection noting the pending UK case but saying he had not been convicted.
  • England’s FA has not issued a formal instruction about pre-match handshakes and is leaving the choice to individual players, creating public focus on expected interactions with former teammates.
  • Partey has pleaded not guilty to multiple rape and sexual assault charges in the UK and is due to stand trial in June 2027, a schedule that leaves his tournament availability tied to host-country immigration decisions if Ghana returns to matches in Canada.