Ghana is in trouble because of its star before the match against Croatia!

At the time, Partey was playing for Arsenal in the English Premier League. The charges were brought by the Metropolitan Police following an investigation that began in February 2022 after officers received a report of rape. At an initial hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 5 August 2025, Partey was granted conditional bail.

In February 2026, it was announced that the 33-year-old had been charged with two additional rape charges dating back to December 2020. Partey denied the allegations, and his lawyer said he “welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name” after he was initially charged.

Partey was due to face trial at Southwark Crown Court in November, but the trial – which is expected to last up to eight weeks – will now start on June 8, 2027. The next hearing in his case is scheduled for October 2. Due to numerous charges, Partey was denied a visa to enter Canada, causing him to miss Ghana’s first World Cup match against Panama.

If Ghana wins second place, they will play in Toronto again, again without the Spanish Villarreal midfielder. Third place would lead Ghana to the round of 16 in Kansas City, but a possible victory in that match complicates the situation again, because after that game, there will be a round of 16 in Vancouver. Unlike Canada, the United States issued him a visa.

– The US is aware of the pending court case against Mr. Partey. However, at this time, he has not been convicted of a criminal offense and has been issued a visa – the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) stated. Speaking about his absence from the match against Panama, Partey said that it was part of football.

– Things happen outside of football that you cannot control. As for me, now I feel good and I am ready to play – he said. Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has defended his decision to take Partey to the World Cup. He said that the media or social networks should not condemn ​​ or judge games before the courts make a decision, calling it an “anarchy of impunity”.

– Let events take their normal course, let the river flow and one day when the river meets the ocean, we will find the truth – said the Portuguese expert.