World Cup VAR & travel buzz: FIFA’s VAR is again under the spotlight, with Iran’s late goal vs Egypt ruled out for offside after a stoppage-time check—another reminder that tiny margins can decide who advances. Group-stage pressure for Scandinavia: Sweden’s third-place math is now a real headache for fans, while France’s Ousmane Dembélé delivered a ruthless 4-1 win over Norway to top Group I and set up a likely Sweden clash in the Round of 32. Heatwave travel risk: A record-breaking European heatwave is pushing health systems and transport, with Germany hitting a provisional 41.3°C and authorities issuing extreme heat warnings—plan trips with cooling breaks and flexible schedules. City inspiration for Swedish travelers: Edinburgh ranked the world’s second most beautiful city by locals, beating Paris and Sydney in a Time Out survey—great timing for a summer city break. Budget fan travel: One World Cup fan followed seven games across seven countries in seven days to keep costs down, showing how match-hopping can still be done on a student budget. Entry rules for Europe: UK holidaymakers face new Schengen entry/exit scanning rules for Spain, including passport photo capture and fingerprint scans for most travelers.