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25 Ghanaians seek asylum in Canada after entering for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Twenty-five Ghanaians who travelled to Canada using temporary residence permits linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup have applied for asylum, according to new figures released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Canada says 25 Ghanaians who entered the country on temporary residence permits linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup have filed asylum claims, among 175 applications.
The Ghanaian claims are part of a total of 175 asylum applications submitted by foreign nationals who entered Canada under temporary residence approvals associated with the World Cup, which was jointly hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico.
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