FIFA vs Argentina: FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against the Argentine FA and multiple players after the World Cup final and wider tournament incidents, led by a Falklands banner (“The Falklands are Argentine”) and followed by allegations including discriminatory behaviour, delayed kick-offs, security lapses, inappropriate messages and objects thrown by fans; the case also targets post-final altercations, with Leandro Paredes facing assault charges. Slovenian Football: World Cup final referee Slavko Vinčić has retired from officiating, ending a near-two-decade career at the top level, a week after the Spain-Argentina final that drew heavy scrutiny. EU Defence Procurement: The European Defence Agency named five finalists for its Sentinel Strike Challenge, including Slovenia’s C-Astral, advancing loitering munition tech to autumn field trials in Portugal. Slovenia in EU politics: A report says the centre-right coalition at Brdo pri Kranju is mapping autumn legislative priorities, including justice and anti-corruption bodies (SKOK) and infrastructure acceleration, while addressing depleted ministry finances. International diplomacy: Azerbaijan recalled its ambassador to Austria and Slovenia and appointed him Permanent Representative to the UN Office in Geneva. Trade and sanctions: The Netherlands is set to restrict trade in goods from Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria and the Golan Heights, with broader “sale and purchase” rules and potential penalties.