Will England players shake hands with rape and sexual assault accused Thomas Partey in FIFA World Cup clash? FA makes decision

Will England players shake hands with rape and sexual assault accused Thomas Partey in FIFA World Cup clash? FA makes decision

England players will shake hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey when the two sides clash in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, June 23.

World Cup 2026: Trial by media is tactics deployed by England to get Thomas Partey to lose focus

In the weeks building up to Ghana's Group L clash with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a story emerged that had very little to do with tactics, form, or football.Reports surfaced that the English FA was reportedly weighing whether England players should skip the traditional pre-match handshake with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of their encounter at Gillette Stadium. The timing was telling.Partey, who now plays for Villarreal, faces s…

England vs Ghana: Thomas Partey's Return Adds Controversy to Crucial World Cup Clash

The upcoming World Cup meeting between England National Football Team and Ghana National Football Team was already one of the most anticipated fixtures in Group L. However, the return of Thomas Partey has added an unexpected layer of controversy ahead of the match. Both teams enter the encounter with three points after opening-day victories. England defeated Croatia 4-2, while Ghana secured a dramatic 1-0 win over Panama thanks to a late goal fr…

England Make Decision on Thomas Partey Handshake Ahead of Ghana Clash

England have made their decision on whether players will shake hands with Thomas Partey ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup clash against Ghana on Tuesday.