World Cup Travel Spotlight: Canada’s Stephen Eustáquio scored a late winner over South Africa to reach the last 16, sparking coach Jesse Marsch’s “Canadian heroes” rallying cry as knockout-stage travel ramps up across North America. FIFA Leadership Scrutiny: FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing backlash after investigators tracked his extensive jet travel during the tournament, clashing with green pledges. South Korea Fallout: After South Korea’s group-stage exit, coach Hong Myung-bo resigned and President Lee Jae Myung called for a government investigation into the team’s performance and sports administration spending. Tourism Policy & Prices: Dublin Airport expansion is under fire as a new report links higher aviation growth to rising house prices and rent hikes for local communities. Regional Tourism Push: Malaysia is shifting Visit Malaysia 2026 marketing toward more stable markets across ASEAN, East Asia, South Asia, Europe and Oceania to offset West Asia disruption. New Experiences for Travelers: Helsinki’s Saunasaari opens as a sauna island experience with smoke saunas and Baltic dips, while Brno is being pitched as a Czech “beyond Prague” city with underground reservoirs and local wine culture. Sports Tourism: The Philippines’ 5150 Triathlon Islands series heads to Bohol on July 12, adding another endurance-sports stop to the country’s tourism calendar.