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Ghana has appealed to the Canadian Federal Court to challenge the Canadian authorities' decision to deny an entry visa to Thomas Partey, the Ghanaian international called up by Carlos Queiroz for the 2026 World Cup.
According to Canadian broadcaster CBC, the hearing is scheduled for this Monday, following Ghana's formal diplomatic protest against the decision. The aim is to allow the midfielder to join the national team before their tournament debut against Panama in Toronto.
"The hearing will take place today," CBC reported, as Partey remains barred from entering Canadian territory.
FIFA confirmed on Friday that Canada had denied the player a visa, although Canadian authorities declined to comment on the case, citing their inability to provide information on "individual processes."
Thomas Partey, 32, currently playing for Villarreal, has pleaded not guilty to seven charges of rape and one of sexual assault related to alleged incidents between 2020 and 2022, during his time at Arsenal.
Ghana is in Group L of the 2026 World Cup, alongside Croatia, England, and Panama.
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