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Belgium into World Cup last 32 with New Zealand rout
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Belgium into World Cup last 32 with New Zealand rout
June 27 12:22 AM
VANCOUVER, Canada (AFP) — Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 to book their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup on Friday, securing their first...
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Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clash
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Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clash
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GUADALAHARA, Mexico (AFP) — Uruguay bowed out of the World Cup as goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's howler gifted Spain a 1-0 win in Guadalajara to secure...
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Cape Verde extend World Cup fairytale to set up Argentina meeting
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Cape Verde extend World Cup fairytale to set up Argentina meeting
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HOUSTON, United States (AFP) — World Cup debutants Cape Verde will face reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with Sau...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — With cost of living continuing to climb and grocery bills stretching household budgets, Market Bag is back for a brand-new season,...
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Future Caribbean launches global agentic AI buildathon
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Future Caribbean launches global agentic AI buildathon
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — Future Caribbean is launching what it believes is the world’s first global agentic AI buildathon designed to strengthen the Car...
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Defending champs St Catherine surge to day 1 lead at JTA/Sagicor National Athletics Championships
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Defending champs St Catherine surge to day 1 lead at JTA/Sagicor National Athletics Championships
June 26 07:13 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Defending champions St Catherine are making their bid   for a consecutive title very clear, leading by 14 points after day 1 of t...
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Norway coach defends decision to leave out Haaland, Odegaard against France
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Norway coach defends decision to leave out Haaland, Odegaard against France
June 26 06:34 PM
FOXBOROUGH , United States (AFP) — Norway coach Stale Solbakken defended his decision to leave out star duo Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard in Frid...
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US sends 250-member disaster response team with dogs to quake-hit Venezuela
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US sends 250-member disaster response team with dogs to quake-hit Venezuela
June 26 06:23 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) —  The United States (US) said Friday it was sending a disaster response team of more than 250 personnel, including th...
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Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clash
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Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clash
June 26, 2026
GUADALAHARA, Mexico (AFP) — Uruguay bowed out of the World Cup as goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's howler gifted Spain a 1-0 win in Guadalajara to secure...
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Turkey beat USA 3-2 in final World Cup Group D game
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Turkey beat USA 3-2 in final World Cup Group D game
June 25, 2026
LOS ANGELES, United States(AFP)—Co-hosts United States (US) lost 3-2 to Turkey at the SoFi Stadium on Thursday but still topped World Cup Group D. Sub...
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Netherlands, Japan, Sweden into World Cup knockouts
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Netherlands, Japan, Sweden into World Cup knockouts
June 25, 2026
KANSAS CITY, United States (AFP)—The Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 in the World Cup on Thursday and go through to the last 32 as Group F winners while ...
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Ecuador upset Germany to reach World Cup last 32 as Curacao eliminated
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Ecuador upset Germany to reach World Cup last 32 as Curacao eliminated
June 25, 2026
EAST RUTHERFORD, United States (AFP)—Ecuador squeezed into the last 32 of the World Cup with an upset 2-1 victory over Germany on Thursday as Ivory Co...
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NCB customers score trip to FIFA World Cup through ‘Big Baller’ promotion
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NCB customers score trip to FIFA World Cup through ‘Big Baller’ promotion
June 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — What started as routine shopping has earned two National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ) customers the opportunity to atten...
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Brazil aim for last 32 as World Cup goes into hectic phase
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Brazil aim for last 32 as World Cup goes into hectic phase
June 24, 2026
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP)–Brazil will seek to book their place in the last 32 of the World Cup on Wednesday when they face Scotland as the tour...
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Brazil turn corner but tougher World Cup tests await
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Brazil turn corner but tougher World Cup tests await
June 20, 2026
PHILADELPHIA, United States (AFP) — Brazil eased the immediate pressure but remain some way from the finished article at the World Cup after closing i...
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Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 in World Cup Group C
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Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 in World Cup Group C
June 19, 2026
PHILADELPHIA, United States (AFP)—Brazil cruised to a 3-0 victory over Haiti to take control of their World Cup Group C campaign on Friday as the Cari...
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Iran’s treatment at World Cup ‘a dark point’ for football—official
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Iran’s treatment at World Cup ‘a dark point’ for football—official
June 19, 2026
TIJUANA, Mexico(AFP)—Iran's treatment at the World Cup in North America is a "dark point" in the history of the competition, a leading Iranian footbal...
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Morocco beat Scotland to close on World Cup knockouts
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Morocco beat Scotland to close on World Cup knockouts
June 19, 2026
FOXBOROUGH, United States (AFP)—Morocco edged closer to the World Cup knockout phase as Ismael Saibari's second-minute strike proved enough for a nerv...
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USA down Australia to reach World Cup knockout rounds
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USA down Australia to reach World Cup knockout rounds
June 19, 2026
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP)—The United States powered into the last 32 of the World Cup on Friday with a 2-0 victory over Australia as Brazil pre...
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Subs send Swiss to World Cup rout of Bosnia-Herzegovina
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Subs send Swiss to World Cup rout of Bosnia-Herzegovina
June 18, 2026
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Super subs Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas fired Switzerland to a 4-1 win over 10-man Bosnia-Herzegovina in a late ...
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Cape Verde goalkeeper gains huge social media following after Spain draw
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Cape Verde goalkeeper gains huge social media following after Spain draw
June 15, 2026
Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar Dias, popularly known as Vozinha, has gained a massive social media following after his standout performance against Spa...
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US beat Paraguay 4-1 in dream start for World Cup co-hosts
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US beat Paraguay 4-1 in dream start for World Cup co-hosts
June 12, 2026
LOS ANGELES, United States  (AFP) — The United States could scarcely have scripted a better start to their World Cup as a Folarin Balogun brace and Gi...
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Ancelotti warns Brazil can compete with anyone at World Cup
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Ancelotti warns Brazil can compete with anyone at World Cup
June 12, 2026
EAST RUTHERFORD, United States   (AFP) —  Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday that the five-time World Cup winners have a team capable of comp...
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USA play first World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994
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USA play first World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994
June 12, 2026
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The United States (US) begin their World Cup challenge on Friday, taking on Paraguay in the first game in the tourn...
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Xenophobic violence in South Africa fuels World Cup backlash across continent
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Xenophobic violence in South Africa fuels World Cup backlash across continent
June 12, 2026
Anti-migrant violence in South Africa has led to some citizens of other African countries using the World Cup to show their displeasure with the devel...
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South Korea defeat Czechs to make strong World Cup start
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South Korea defeat Czechs to make strong World Cup start
June 12, 2026
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AFP) -- South Korea got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start by beating the Czech Republic 2-1 Thursday after finally ...
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WATCH: Senegal arrive at team hotel ahead of France World Cup clash
June 11, 2026
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WATCH: Jamaicans pick their favourites as FIFA World Cup kicks off
June 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on Thursday, excitement was palpable among Jamaican football fans across the Corporate Area,...
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World Cup kicks off with co-hosts Mexico taking early advantage
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World Cup kicks off with co-hosts Mexico taking early advantage
June 11, 2026
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — The World Cup kicked off on Thursday as co-hosts Mexico took an early lead against South Africa in front of 80,000 fans in...
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World Cup set for kickoff after high ticket prices
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World Cup set for kickoff after high ticket prices
June 11, 2026
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (APF) — The World Cup kicks off Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, launchi...
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Belgium into World Cup last 32 with New Zealand rout
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Cape Verde extend World Cup fairytale to set up Argentina meeting
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Future Caribbean launches global agentic AI buildathon
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Future Caribbean launches global agentic AI buildathon
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — Future Caribbean is launching what it believes is the world’s first global agentic AI buildathon designed to strengthen the Car...
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Defending champs St Catherine surge to day 1 lead at JTA/Sagicor National Athletics Championships
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Defending champs St Catherine surge to day 1 lead at JTA/Sagicor National Athletics Championships
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