The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Written by The Canadian Press on June 13, 2026
10:15 a.m.
Ghana has protested Canada’s decision to deny Thomas Partey a visa for the World Cup and says it is considering legal action to overturn the ruling. The Ghanaian government said Canadian authorities found the midfielder inadmissible because he is awaiting trial in England on multiple rape charges, which Partey denies. Ghana opens its tournament Wednesday against Panama in Toronto.
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10:10 a.m.
Day 3 of the FIFA World Cup features four group-stage matches, beginning with Qatar against Switzerland in Santa Clara, Calif. The day’s marquee matchup sees sixth-ranked Brazil take on seventh-ranked Morocco in East Rutherford, N.J. Haiti faces Scotland in a meeting of two teams returning to the tournament after long absences, while Australia opens its campaign against Turkey in Vancouver.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 13, 2026.
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