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July 5, 2026

Folarin Balogun’s 1-game ban suspended by FIFA, allowing US forward to play vs Belgium

Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban was surprisingly suspended by FIFA, clearing the American forward to play in the team’s World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium, a decision that was praised by…
July 5, 2026

England faces Mexico at ‘monster’ stadium where El Tri has yet to concede a goal at World Cup

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico has spent 40 years chasing a return to the World Cup quarterfinals. On Sunday, its best chance in a generation arrives.
July 5, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo says it again: His 6th World Cup with Portugal will be his last

Cristiano Ronaldo’s sometimes playful banter in a rare World Cup news conference ended in an exchange between Portugal’s superstar and a reporter from Argentina.
July 5, 2026

Vehicle reported stolen in Manchester found in bushes in St Catherine, probe launched

The police in St Catherine have launched an investigation following the discovery of a car in bushes in Dover district that was reported stolen in Manchester.
July 5, 2026

Erling Haaland scores twice to beat Brazil, send Norway into World Cup quarterfinals for 1st time

Erling Haaland headed in the go-ahead goal in the 80th minute and scored again before the end of regulation time, carrying Norway into the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time with a 2-1 victory…
July 5, 2026

Mexico-England World Cup round of 16 match delayed because of thunderstorm

The kickoff for the World Cup round of 16 game between Mexico and England was delayed by one hour on Sunday night as a thunderstorm rolled through Estadio Azteca.
July 4, 2026

Poultry farmers in Discovery Bay receive assistance

Forty poultry farmers from Discovery Bay, St Ann, have been equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to resume production, following the impact of Hurricane Melissa last October.
July 4, 2026

FIFPro union says players at World Cup need more protection from racist abuse

The FIFPRO players union said on Saturday that more must be done to protect footballers from racist abuse at the World Cup being held in North America.
July 4, 2026

Mavis Bank man charged for stealing $250,000 in building materials

A 44-year-old Mavis Bank, St Andrew livestock farmer has been charged with simple larceny following the alleged theft of building materials valued at approximately $250,000.