Canada, World Cup and Thomas Partey

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Canada joins US in blocking another African World Cup participant as Thomas Partey is denied visa
Canada has joined the United States in blocking African participants from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after denying Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey a visa, a decision that has triggered a diplomatic protest from Accra and renewed concerns over cross-border travel during the tournament.

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Ghana's Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada, must miss World Cup game
2026 Canada World Cup roster, schedule: Complete list of players, games
Canada set for World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina on home soil
Canada will play its first-ever FIFA World Cup game on home soil this afternoon when it takes on Bosnia-Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium.

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Ghana’s Thomas Partey out of Panama World Cup game, as Canada denies visa application
Ghana’s Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada, will miss World Cup match in Toronto
Johnston helps Canada earn first World Cup point
The 27-year-old was shown an early yellow card for a cynical foul on Amar Memic after only 11 minutes at Toronto Stadium but played the whole 90 minutes along with Derek Cornelius, the centre-half who...

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World Cup opening match facing protests over 130,000 missing Mexicans

The World Cup’s opening match faces protest chaos as thousands march over Mexico’s crisis of 130,000 missing people and worker conditions.

Fact Check: Spanish Soccer Star Lamine Yamal Is NOT Missing World Cup In U.S. Over Palestinian Protest, Visa Issues

Is Spanish soccer star Lamine Yamal possibly missing the World Cup in the United States because of a Palestinian protest and visa issues? No, that's not true: There is no evidence supporting the claim that Yamal would miss the

For Iran’s diaspora, a tough World Cup call: To support the national team or protest – or both?

When Iran’s national soccer team walks onto American soil this summer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it will do so against the backdrop of an Iranian government crackdown against protesters in January,

President Sheinbaum: Positive World Cup opener despite protests

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum drew positive conclusions from the World Cup opener in Mexico City on Thursday despite the protests that took place ahead of the match. Tournament co-hosts Mexico

Ticket Prices Make the World Cup Feel Like an Event for High Society

The opening game in Mexico City took place amid weeks of protests from groups including teachers’ unions complaining about pay and pensions.

Anti-government protesters clash with riot police outside World Cup opener while Shakira performs inside

Violence erupted outside the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City as anti-government protesters clashed with riot police near the stadium.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico deploys 100,000 troops amid cartel fears, protests

FIFA World Cup 2026: FIFA World Cup 2026 has formally commenced across North America amidst a volatile combination of national celebration and escalating civil unrest throughout the host territories.

World Cup live: Donald Trump promises 'very hard' attack as Iran threaten match protests

The latest news and updates ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with U.S. President Donald Trump making a clear promise