Thomas Partey Loses Final Appeal Against Canada Visa Decision, Set to Miss Ghana’s World Cup Clash with Panama

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his country’s opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Panama after losing a final legal appeal challenging Canada’s decision to deny him entry into the country. The 33-year-old former Arsenal star, who now plays for Spanish club Villarreal, sought to overturn the visa refusal through a last-minute application at…

FIFA to Pay Somali Referee Omar Artan Full World Cup Salary Despite US Visa Denial

FIFA has reportedly confirmed that Somali referee Omar Artan will receive his full World Cup remuneration despite being unable to officiate at the tournament after being denied entry into the United States. The decision comes as a significant gesture of support for the highly respected match official, whose dream of participating in football’s biggest event…