Ghana's government has criticized Canada's “extremely unfair” decision to deny midfielder Thomas Partey a visa for his team’s World Cup opener while he awaits trial on rape charges, and it threatened legal action in a bid to overturn the refusal.

Four hours before kickoff, red and white smoke billowed up from the tailgaters on the street and around the railing of the elevated expressway. Canadian fans were at another level for their day playing on and hosting the big stage.

Ghana official releases statement after Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada for World Cup - The Ghana midfielder is currently set to miss his country’s opening World Cup match against Panama on Wedne

Watch Cyle Larin's first touch off the bench turn into a game-tying goal for Canada after trailing Bosnia most of the World Cup opener.

Canada hosts its first World Cup game and ProSoccerTalk is live on the scene at Toronto Stadium where Jesse Marsch's Canucks will host Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday afternoon.

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Reece was one of many locals sporting Canada soccer gear on Thursday ahead of their nation’s World Cup opener Friday against Bosnia-Herzegovina. “Wish I had tickets to the game tomorrow, but I don’t,” Reece said.

While travel between Canada and the U.S. is still at historic lows over Donald Trump’s annexation threats and disrespectful comments toward the northern neighbor at the start of 2025, the FIFA 2026 World Cup is expected to bring in more than 350,000 international visitors to host cities Toronto and Vancouver.

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Late substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned its first point in its third World Cup appearance — and first on home soil — by rallying for a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday.