According to France 24, Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey's bid to overturn Canada's visa refusal has failed in court. The former Arsenal player faces rape charges in Britain and is unable to enter the country for Ghana's World Cup opener in Toronto. However, he remains eligible to play in Ghana's two subsequent matches scheduled in the United States.

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