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Category: Sport & Tourism
Some destinations are overrun with tourists, while others remain virtually unknown.
The Spanish national team became the first finalist of the 2026 World Cup after defeating France 2–0 in the semifinal match held on July 14 in Arlington (U.S.). The match took place on Bastille Day—a national holiday in France—but the French players were unable to match the festive spirit of their countrymen.
A petition has appeared online calling for the Argentine national team to be barred from participating in the 2026 World Cup. The initiative is posted on the “Argentina Out” website, which is not affiliated with FIFA, the tournament organizers, or any national soccer associations.
Unusual national dishes are increasingly becoming a tool for promoting regions, helping to shape tourism brands and attract travelers. Foods that some consider exotic, while others view as part of everyday culture, are becoming a key element of the experience economy.
The Wimbledon tournament, which just concluded in London, confirmed a generational shift in world tennis. Italy’s Jannik Sinner defended his title and solidified his status as the world’s No. 1 player, while the Czech Republic’s Linda Nosková won her first Grand Slam title, becoming the new champion at the All England Club.
The England and Argentina national teams became the last two semifinalists in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both teams secured hard-fought victories in the quarterfinals, with their matches not being decided until extra time. Now they are set to face off in what will be one of the most anticipated matchups of the tournament.
Wizz Air announced today the launch of a new route from London Gatwick Airport to Chisinau, Moldova.
The Spanish national team became the second semifinalist in the 2026 World Cup, defeating Belgium 2–1 in Los Angeles. The winning goal in the 86th minute was scored by substitute Mikel Merino, who has now been the hero for the Spanish team in the playoffs for the second consecutive match.
This week, Moldovan soccer clubs kicked off their 2026–27 season on the European stage. Three teams representing our country played their first matches in the opening qualifying rounds of the Champions League, the Europa League, and the Conference League.
The French national team became the first semifinalist in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Morocco 2–0 in a quarterfinal match held on July 9 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, U.S.
The reigning world champions, the Argentine national team, advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup with a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Egypt. Lionel Scaloni’s team was down 0–2 with ten minutes remaining in regulation, but managed to turn the game around, with Lionel Messi scoring one of the key goals.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has lifted the sanctions against Russian athletes.
An initiative raising questions about the independence of FIFA’s decision-making process is gaining support in the European Parliament. A group of lawmakers circulated a letter among their colleagues calling for an investigation into the circumstances under which the automatic suspension of U.S. national team forward Folarin Balogun was lifted after he was sent off during the World Cup.
On the penultimate day of the World Cup Round of 16, one of the most anticipated matches of this stage of the tournament took place — Spain, one of the top contenders for the title, faced off against an equally ambitious Portugal led by Cristiano Ronaldo.
In the first half of 2026, Italy maintained its leading position in the European tourism market: the number of tourist arrivals rose by 4.43% compared to the same period last year. Foreign tourists were the main driver of this growth.
Large-scale wildfires in southern France have forced the organizers of the famous “Tour de France” multi-day cycling race to change the conditions for the race’s third stage. Despite the threat of cancellation, the stage will go ahead, though the French portion will take place without spectators so as not to divert emergency services from fighting the fires.
The Brazilian national team suffered a shocking exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, losing 1–2 to Norway in the round of 16. Erling Haaland was once again the star of the match, helping his team advance to the quarterfinals of the tournament.
On July 5, FIFA made an unprecedented decision to suspend the suspension of U.S. national team player Folarin Balogun for a red card.
Italy is stepping up oversight of the short-term rental market. The Guardia di Finanza has announced a large-scale campaign to identify property owners who are concealing income, violating property registration rules, or failing to comply with tax laws.
The round of 16 has concluded at the 2026 World Cup. The last three playoff matches produced several standout moments—Egypt’s historic victory, a hard-fought win by defending world champions Argentina, and a narrow victory for Colombia. All eight Round of 16 matchups have now been determined.
