World Cup Spotlight (Brazil ties): Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni says global fans are lining up to watch Lionel Messi as the defending champions kick off their title defence against Algeria in Kansas City, with Messi expected to feature despite a minor hamstring scare. Brazil Safety Watch: A 59-year-old hiker, Rosemary Suzart Garcia, died after a fall of about 100 feet while applying bug spray on a steep trail at Grutas do Spar in Maricá, coming a day after another deadly bungee-style incident. Rope-Jump Probe (São Paulo): Three instructors face potential charges after a 21-year-old woman died when she was launched from a bridge without safety ropes attached; authorities say the victim wasn’t connected to any safety equipment. Travel & Tourism Market: A new report projects the travel accommodation market to hit $3,144.7B by 2035, driven by lodging demand across hotels, rentals, hostels and campsites. Tourism Culture: Tripadvisor named its 2026 “Best of the Best” hotels, with Indonesia’s G.H. Universal Hotel taking the top spot worldwide. Local Travel Disruption (for visitors): New Jersey warned of major World Cup transit gridlock around MetLife, with Penn Station restrictions and early school dismissals planned for match-day crowds.