Partey Blocked From World Cup Debut

Ghana’s World Cup hopes take a major hit as star midfielder Thomas Partey is barred from playing in their opener against Panama after Canada denied his entry over undisclosed criminal charges — a decision upheld even after his appeal. Though he’s with the team in the U.S., Partey can’t suit up until their second match, forcing coach Carlos Queiroz to lean on other players like Kudus and Semenyo. Canada insists its immigration rules apply equally — even during the World Cup — prioritizing public safety over exceptions. With tough fixtures ahead against England and Croatia, Ghana’s first game is now a make-or-break moment. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5b5b0076f71184f1