Verbatim sentences from the source article.
Joy Online
… The Black Stars are looking to start the tournament strongly before facing England at Gillette Stadium in Boston on Tuesday, June 23. …
2026 World Cup: Black Stars arrive in Toronto ahead of opener against PanamaJoy Online
… Friday, June 12, FIFA sought to insulate itself from the burgeoning diplomatic dispute, emphasising that immigration adjudication remains strictly an issue of domestic law. “FIFA can confirm that player Thomas Partey will be unable to travel from Ghana’s team base camp in Boston …
Canada visa denial for Thomas Partey exposes legal fractures of multi-host FIFA World CupJoy Online
… Meanwhile, the Ghana Embassy in the United States of America will establish consular pop-up stations in Boston and Philadelphia and coordinate closely with local authorities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of Ghanaian fans.
Rhode Island assures Black Stars hospitality throughout FIFA World Cup campaignThe Chronicle
… Ghana opens its campaign against Panama in Toronto on June 17, before facing England in Boston on June 23, and Croatia in Philadelphia on June 27, 2026. …
Editorial: A Time To Rally Behind Ghana Black StarsThe Ghanaian Times
… He was granted a US visa before the tournament and would be eligible to play against England in Boston on June 23, and Croatia in Philadelphia on June 27. …
Ghana contests Partey’s Canadian visa refusalJoy Online
… The opening minutes of the match in Boston were back and forth, with both sides looking to find their footing in front of a raucous crowd. …
McGinn the hero as Scotland clinch memorable victoryJoy Online
… The Black Stars face England at Gillette Stadium in Boston on 23 June before concluding their group-stage campaign against Croatia at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on 27 June. …
2026 World Cup: Sports Ministry demands FIFA intervention over Partey’s visa denialThe Chronicle
… The decision, which prevents the player from travelling from Ghana’s Team Base Camp in Boston, United States, to Canada for Wednesday’s fixture, has sparked diplomatic engagements between Accra and Ottawa, with Ghana describing the move as “high-handed and extremely unfair.” In a …
GHANA PROTESTS CANADA’S REFUSAL OF PARTEY VISAJoy Online
… Speaking on TV3 on Friday, June 12, Mr Adams said the mood in the Black Stars camp in Boston, United States, remained positive and focused despite the uncertainty surrounding the availability of one of the team’s most influential players. …
Partey’s visa denial will not break our spirit – Kofi Adams tells detractorsJoy Online
… s intensified efforts to challenge Canada’s refusal to grant a visa to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey, pointing to the fact that the player was recently cleared to enter the United States and is currently with the Ghana national team at its World Cup training camp in Boston …
Thomas Partey has been given US visa and presently in the US – Kofi AdamsJohn Wumborti, Acting Commissioner of Ghana's Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau, has been appointed Interim President of the West African Society of Air Safety Investigators (WASASI). The appointment is intended to strengthen Ghana's role in regional and global aviation safety discussions and aircraft accident investigation capacity.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
John Wumborti, Acting Commissioner of Ghana's Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau, has been appointed Interim President of the West African Society of Air Safety Investigators (WASASI). The appointment is intended to strengthen Ghana's role in regional and global aviation safety discussions and aircraft accident investigation capacity.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Northeastern University students from Boston visited Peace and Love Hospital in Kumasi as part of an academic exchange programme to learn about breast cancer care and Ghana's healthcare system. The initiative aims to strengthen global learning and deepen collaboration between the university and Breast Care International.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco lost 2-0 to France in the World Cup quarter-final but will focus on the 2030 tournament, which they will co-host with Portugal and Spain. As co-hosts, Morocco are already qualified for 2030.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
France and Morocco meet in a World Cup semi-final rematch in Boston on Thursday, with the winner advancing to the final four. France have won 11 of their last 12 competitive matches and are favored, led by coach Didier Deschamps in what will be his final tournament.
9 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Thunderstorms delayed President Trump's speech at US independence day celebrations by nearly two hours, though he later addressed crowds and paid tribute to veterans. Severe weather also prompted cancellations or rescheduling of July 4th events in several US cities including Hartford, Harrisburg, and Wilkes-Barre, while other cities like New York and Boston moved celebrations forward or resumed them after brief interruptions.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in a World Cup last-16 match, with Kylian Mbappe scoring a penalty in the 70th minute. Mbappe drew level with Lionel Messi as the tournament's joint-top scorer with seven goals and now has 19 World Cup goals overall, one behind Messi's record.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
A group of friends from Ghana drove from Accra through Europe to the USA and Canada to follow the Black Stars at the World Cup, with BBC News Africa documenting their journey in Boston.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Extreme heat forced the temporary closure of the Great American State Fair on Washington, DC's National Mall as more than 165 million people experienced record temperatures along the US East Coast and Midwest on Friday. The event organiser prioritised guest safety and said the fair would reopen at 17:00 local time when conditions improve.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A man spent nearly $6,000 on travel and hotels to take his parents from Mexico to Dallas for an Argentina v Austria World Cup match after buying $1,700 tickets on StubHub, but the seller cancelled one day before travel, leaving the family stranded at the stadium gates. The cancellation is part of what industry insiders call one of the largest ticketing collapses in history, attributed to "speculative ticketing" where unverified sellers list tickets they do not own, hoping to source them cheaper before reselling at higher prices.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Litina Travel and Tours staged a two-day Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Expo in Boston on June 22 and 23, bringing together Ghanaian manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and investors to showcase Ghanaian businesses to international markets. The event, attended by Ghana's Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and Ambassador to the USA, coincided with Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage match against England.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland's head coach following the team's elimination from the World Cup. Scotland won only once in the tournament, against Haiti, before losing to Morocco and Brazil.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
France won all three group games at a FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998, with Ousmane Dembele scoring the second-fastest World Cup hat-trick of all time. Dembele broke his major tournament goal drought this week and now has four goals on the world stage.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Thomas Partey was named Man of the Match by Ghana's vehicle partner JAC Motors after the Black Stars held England to a goalless draw in a 2026 FIFA World Cup group game. Partey, who played the entire match, received a plaque and $2,000 for the award.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Thousands of Ghanaian fans packed Boston stadium for Ghana's second Group L match against England at the FIFA World Cup, where Carlos Queiroz's side earned a hard-fought point with a spirited and disciplined performance.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Benjamin Asare, a 33-year-old Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, has emerged as Ghana's standout player at the World Cup, producing back-to-back clean sheets against Panama and England, including six saves and shutting out England's attack including Harry Kane in his first two World Cup appearances. His rise comes after an ankle injury in 2021 during a city derby that sidelined him for 18 months, nearly ending his career.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Premier League official Darren Cann says England were fortunate that VAR did not intervene when Ezri Konsa challenged Prince Kwabena Adu in the penalty area during a goalless draw, arguing the incident should have been referred to the match official for review.
24 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Footage circulating on social media appears to show England full-back Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before their World Cup match in Boston. Partey, who pleaded not guilty to seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to allegations by four different women between 2020 and 2022, was booed by England fans and faced jeers during the match.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars held England to a 0-0 draw in their second Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leaving both teams on four points with Ghana second in the group. The result brings Ghana closer to the Round of 32, with a Panama-Croatia draw on Tuesday guaranteeing their qualification.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Gospel-soul artiste Ara Ẹni has released her single "For My Matter," an uplifting Afrobeats gospel song with a message of faith and hope, coinciding with Ghana's World Cup victory over Panama. She has also launched the Pass the Ball of Hope campaign, encouraging fans to share videos and testimonies aligned with the single.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
England head coach Thomas Tuchel says hydration breaks interrupt the flow of football matches and change their identity more than he expected, although he acknowledges the tactical benefit to coaches. FIFA introduced the breaks at the World Cup and will continue using them in all matches regardless of weather conditions.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kasapreko, Indigo Homes, Alisa Hotel and other Ghanaian companies are participating in the Litina Travel Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Expo in Boston on June 22–23, timed to coincide with Ghana's Group L match against England.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
England players are expected to shake hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before Tuesday's World Cup Group L clash in Boston, despite Partey facing criminal charges in the UK. The FA has not issued guidance to players on pre-match handshakes, and manager Thomas Tuchel stressed that England's focus should remain on football rather than off-field matters.
22 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Emirates is introducing four additional weekly services between Dubai and Accra from July 12, complementing its existing daily operation. The new flights will operate Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will face trial on a rape charge after France's Versailles appeals court rejected his appeal against referral to criminal court. Hakimi, 27, said he welcomes the opportunity to present his case and denies the allegations.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Bukayo Saka trained with the England squad on Sunday ahead of Tuesday's World Cup match against Ghana, though the Arsenal attacker is managing an Achilles tendinitis issue and is unlikely to start until the third group game versus Panama.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Emirates is introducing four additional weekly services between Dubai and Accra starting 12 July 2026, operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays on a Boeing 777-300ER. The expansion complements the airline's existing daily operation and responds to sustained growth in air travel demand.
22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
England's FA will not direct players on whether to shake hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before their FIFA World Cup Group D match on Tuesday. Partey, who faces criminal charges in England but denies all allegations, is expected to feature after visa issues ruled him out of Ghana's opening win over Panama.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The expanded 48-team 2026 World Cup will see the top two teams from each of 12 groups advance to the last 32, along with eight third-placed teams, with new tiebreaker rules and complex scheduling across three host countries making qualification patterns complex.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored a stoppage-time goal to give Ghana a 1-0 victory over Panama in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener, but remained modest and attributed the decisive moment to collective team effort and tactical discipline.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Harry Kane scored twice as England defeated Croatia 4-2 in a World Cup Group L match, with Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also scoring. The victory came in a heavyweight clash at Dallas Stadium, with Croatia twice drawing level before England pulled away.
19 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →