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Canada accused of ignoring 'international laws' as Ghana vow to fight over Partey ban

Ghana’s government has launched a scathing attack on Canadian authorities, accusing them of flouting international laws after Thomas Partey was denied entry into the country due to ongoing legal proceedings over rape charges against him. The Villarreal midfielder was expected to lead his nation in their 2026 World Cup opener against Panama, but he remains stranded at the team's base camp in Boston following a visa rejection stemming from the allegations.

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings

The 2026 World Cup is underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long road ahead as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here are GOAL's predicted candidates for the prize as we keep track of the tournament's most prolific stars

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Planes, trains & automobiles! Reynolds’ epic trip to World Cup

Hollywood superstar and Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds endured a gruelling multi-modal journey to witness Canada's historic opening match of the 2026 World Cup. The lifelong football enthusiast was determined to support his home nation in person, joining a packed crowd to witness a monumental milestone on domestic soil.

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Everything you need to know about how to watch the Canadian men's national team in their next FIFA World Cup 2026 game.

Larin proves clutch, David's slump reaches worrying levels

Canada finally have their first men’s World Cup point, but after Cyle Larin’s late rescue act against Bosnia and Herzegovina, GOAL picks winners and losers from a tense opener.

Larin bails out dire David to earn Canada first World Cup point

Cyle Larin came off the bench to spare Jonathan David's blushes by earning Canada a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina in their 2026 World Cup opener on Friday. The Canucks were the better side for the majority of the match but looked set to slump to a seventh consecutive finals defeat after Lovo Jukic headed in a near-post flick from Sead Kolasinac midway through the first half.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	Form
7	Al Kuwait	6	5	1	0	17	10	7	W W W W D
8	Al Seeb	3	1	1	1	5	5	0	L D W
9	Al-Shabab	4	3	0	1	9	7	2	L W W W
10	Altyn Asyr	3	2	0	1	5	4	1	L W W
11	Bashundara Kings	4	1	0	3	3	8	-5	L L L W

Canada accused of ignoring 'international laws' as Ghana vow to fight over Partey ban

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings

Planes, trains & automobiles! Reynolds’ epic trip to World Cup

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Larin proves clutch, David's slump reaches worrying levels

Larin bails out dire David to earn Canada first World Cup point

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