Thomas Partey

World Cup 2026 Visa Crisis: Iran, Partey and a Tournament Under Strain

July 19, 2026 by James Whitmore

Iran win four visa appeals but 11 staff remain banned. Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada. The 2026 World Cup’s off-pitch chaos, analysed.

The story so far. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs 11 June to 19 July across the USA,…

By James Whitmore

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