HISTORICAL FACTS: 6 | History Defined

World Cup Golden Ball: Full List of Winners

The World Cup Golden Ball is given to the best player at each tournament.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17

Croatian town bans night alcohol sales to curb rowdy tourists

Makarska, a Croatian resort, has banned overnight alcohol sales in shops. This measure aims to prevent public drinking and maintain order for residents and visitors. Other tourist destinations like Split are also considering similar restrictions. Tourism is a significant economic driver for Croatia, attracting millions annually. These new regulations reflect…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Will France’s showdown with Spain be the World Cup final in spirit?

In today’s Football Daily: France. Spain. And a proper humdinger

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14

World Cup Fan Buys Tickets That Didn't Exist: What to Know About Resale Markets

Many fans flocked to third-party vendors to buy FIFA World Cup tickets, and some have missed out – not because of poor planning, but because of resale market risks.

Kiplinger · Jul 11

Europe's top holiday destinations compared: Where are food, drinks and hotels cheapest?

Where will your holiday money go furthest? A Euronews Business analysis of prices across seven of Europe's most popular holiday destinations found that Turkey is the cheapest overall, but the most expensive for alcohol, while Portugal offers the best value for accommodation and restaurants.

Euronews · Jul 11

Exit strategies: how and why 27% of World Cup coaches have left their jobs

Thirteen coaches have been sacked or walked away from their national teams – here’s a full rundown

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10

The 10 best games of the 2026 World Cup so far

We've reached the business end of the 2026 World Cup with only seven games remaining - these matches have been the highlights so far

FourFourTwo · Jul 10

House prices and rents: Where did they rise most in early 2026?

House prices and rents rose in almost all EU countries in early 2026. In some European countries, house price increases outpaced overall inflation by around 10 percentage points.

Euronews · Jul 9

World Cup boss steps down after nine-year reign at perennial 'dark horses'

Croatia boss Dalic has stepped down following the nation’s World Cup exit, the Croatian Football Federation has announced.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 8

Croatia manager who led his team to the World Cup final resigns after nine years

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The Independent UK · Jul 8