World Cup 2026: Thomas Takey's appeal dismissed, he doesn't play in Ghana's premiere against Panama

Thomas Paray will not compete in Ghana's premiere with Panama (18/6, 02:00), after his appeal to the visa issue was rejected

Without Thomas Takey will premiere at this year's World Cup Ghana, which on Thursday morning (18/6, 02:00) faces Panama at Toronto Staidum.

The Principles of Canada rejected the 32-year-old visa cardAs a result, he was not allowed into the country, as was the case with Somali referee Omar Artan (in the US).

As Athletic reports, which had first highlighted the issue of Villareal's huff, he had stated during the submission of the visa card that he had not been charged with anything in any other country, which was false, since in June 2025 he was charged with five rape charges and a charge of sexual assault by the London Metropolitan Police.

An appeal to overturn Thomas Party’s ban from entering Canada has been dismissed and he will play no part in Ghana’s 2026 World Cup opener on Wednesday.