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From Algeria's seafood platters to Argentina's famed steakhouses, GOAL's final NYC World Cup food guide explores fan favorites from Groups J, K and L.

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.

Dreams, shadows and a shortage of goals: why Ghana won’t win the World Cup

The game is rigged against the Black Stars, but the more uncomfortable truth, as the tournament kicks off, is that this team simply isn’t good enough.

Ghana vs Panama FIFA World Cup 2026 preview

Comprehensive match preview of Ghana vs Panama at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more.

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations will make debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan set to grace the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It will be the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and all will have ambitions of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages.

World Cup 2026: The Ultimate Guide

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
4	Wydad Casablanca	24	13	4	7	36	22	14	43	L W L W W
5	Raja Casablanca	24	12	7	5	27	12	15	43	D L L W L
6	Difaa El Jadida	24	7	11	6	22	25	-3	32	D D L D D
7	CODM Meknes	24	8	7	9	17	23	-6	31	L D W L L
8	KACM	24	7	9	8	23	20	3	30	L W D W L

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