Partey denied Canada entry ahead of Ghana's World Cup opener

Thomas Partey says he is ready to face England in Ghana's next World Cup match after being denied entry to Canada for their tournament opener (1). The Ghana midfielder was stopped at the border and could not travel for the first game, played on Canadian soil as part of the co-hosted 2026 World Cup. Partey now insists he is prepared and available. Canada's own campaign continues without this kind of disruption, but the incident raises awkward questions about border logistics for a tournament the country is supposed to be welcoming the world to.