/* ==========================================================================
   FRANKLIN GLOBAL STUDY DESIGN SYSTEM & STYLESHEET
   ========================================================================== */

/* Google Fonts Import */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');

/* CSS Custom Properties (Design Tokens) */
:root {
  /* Brand Colors from Logo */
  --primary-color: #3b3ec4;
  --primary-rgb: 59, 62, 196;
  
  --secondary-color: #1cbf45;
  --secondary-rgb: 28, 191, 69;
  
  --accent-orange: #fba234;
  --accent-red: #e51923;
  --accent-silver: #9e9e9e;

  /* HSL Tailored Palettes for Theme Scaling */
  --primary-hsl: 239, 54%, 50%;
  --secondary-hsl: 135, 74%, 43%;

  /* Light Theme Variables (Default) */
  --bg-base: #f7f9fc;
  --bg-surface: #ffffff;
  --bg-surface-hover: #f0f3f8;
  --bg-surface-translucent: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  
  --border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --border-focus: rgba(59, 62, 196, 0.4);
  
  --text-primary: #151824;
  --text-secondary: #4b5563;
  --text-muted: #8892b0;
  
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  --shadow-primary: 0 10px 25px rgba(59, 62, 196, 0.2);

  --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  
  --header-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);

  --transition-fast: 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  
  --border-radius-sm: 6px;
  --border-radius-md: 12px;
  --border-radius-lg: 20px;
  --border-radius-full: 9999px;
  
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

/* Dark Theme Variables */


/* Reset Styles */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--bg-base);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-normal), color var(--transition-normal);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  transition: color var(--transition-normal);
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Utilities */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 20px;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.bg-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
}

.section-padding {
  padding-top: 80px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-padding {
    padding-top: 50px;
    padding-bottom: 50px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
/* Top News Ticker Bar (above navigation) */
#news-ticker-top {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #151824 0%, #1e2235 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding: 8px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}

#news-ticker-top .ticker-label {
  background-color: var(--accent-red);
}

#news-ticker-top .ticker-item {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}

#news-ticker-top .ticker-item:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

#news-ticker-top .ticker-dot {
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

.main-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: var(--header-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal), transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.header-scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: 5px 0;
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 80px;
  transition: height var(--transition-normal);
}

.header-scrolled .header-container {
  height: 70px;
}

.logo-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.logo-wrapper img {
  height: 50px;
  width: auto;
  transition: height var(--transition-normal);
}

.header-scrolled .logo-wrapper img {
  height: 44px;
}

/* Navigation Links */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.fifa-nav-link {
  color: #1CBF45 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 14px !important;
  background: rgba(28, 191, 69, 0.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.fifa-nav-link:hover {
  background: rgba(28, 191, 69, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.fifa-nav-link::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  padding: 10px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  transition: width var(--transition-normal);
}

.nav-item:hover .nav-link {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.nav-item:hover .nav-link::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-link svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  fill: currentColor;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.nav-item:hover .nav-link svg {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Dropdown Menu */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(15px);
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  padding: 12px;
  min-width: 220px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal), transform var(--transition-normal), visibility var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 100;
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-item {
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
}

.dropdown-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface-hover);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  padding-left: 20px;
}

/* Mega Menu for Destinations & Services */
.mega-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(15px);
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 30px;
  width: 850px;
  max-width: calc(100vw - 40px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal), transform var(--transition-normal), visibility var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 100;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1px 1.5fr;
  gap: 30px;
}

.nav-item:hover .mega-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.mega-menu-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--border-color);
}

.mega-menu-left h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.mega-menu-left p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.mega-menu-left .btn {
  display: inline-flex;
}

.mega-menu-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}

.mega-menu-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.mega-menu-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface-hover);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.mega-menu-link-bullet {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* Action Buttons in Nav */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Theme Toggle Button */
.theme-toggle {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.theme-toggle:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface-hover);
}

.theme-toggle svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.theme-toggle .sun-icon {
  display: none;
}





/* Standard Button */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-full);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  gap: 8px;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #2e30af;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(59, 62, 196, 0.35);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: #17a63b;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Mobile Menu Button */
.mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle span {
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Navigation Drawer */
.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 80px;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: calc(100vh - 80px);
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  z-index: 999;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: left var(--transition-normal);
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 30px 20px;
}

.mobile-nav.active {
  left: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.mobile-nav-link svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: currentColor;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.mobile-nav-link.active svg {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.mobile-submenu {
  display: none;
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--border-color);
}

.mobile-submenu.active {
  display: flex;
}

.mobile-submenu-link {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.mobile-nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

/* Responsive Header Setup */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-menu {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 100px; /* Adjust padding to avoid overlap with fixed header if needed */
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-base);
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-content {
  z-index: 5;
}

.tagline-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: rgba(59, 62, 196, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 62, 196, 0.15);
  animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}



.hero-title {
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-title span {
  display: block;
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 540px;
}

.hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Course Finder Search Bar */
.course-finder {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.course-finder-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.cf-dropdown {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
}

.cf-dropdown-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background-color 0.2s;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.cf-dropdown-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-base);
}

.cf-dropdown-btn svg {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}



.cf-placeholder {
  flex: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.cf-placeholder.selected {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.cf-chevron {
  color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cf-dropdown.active .cf-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.cf-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 240px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 8px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 20;
  max-height: 300px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.cf-dropdown.active .cf-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.cf-menu-label {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.cf-option {
  padding: 10px 16px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.2s;
}

.cf-option:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-base);
  color: var(--primary-color);
}



.cf-search-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(59, 62, 196, 0.3);
}

.cf-search-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(59, 62, 196, 0.4);
}





/* Add dividing line between dropdowns on desktop */
.cf-dropdown:not(:last-of-type)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 15%;
  height: 70%;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--border-color);
}

.hero-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-top: 30px;
}

.stat-item h4 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}



.stat-item p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Hero Visual / Graphic */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-bg-shapes {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.shape-circle-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59,62,196,0.12) 0%, rgba(28,191,69,0.03) 70%);
  filter: blur(40px);
}

.shape-circle-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(28,191,69,0.1) 0%, rgba(59,62,196,0.02) 70%);
  filter: blur(30px);
}

.hero-image-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow), box-shadow var(--transition-slow);
}

.hero-image-container:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.hero-image-container img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}


.hero-overlay-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: -20px;
  z-index: 3;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  padding: 18px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  max-width: 250px;
  animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-overlay-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-overlay-text h5 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-overlay-text p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 60px;
  }
  
  .hero-desc {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  
  .hero-btns {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .hero-stats {
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  
  .hero-image-container {
    max-width: 380px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  
  .hero-overlay-card {
    right: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TICKER/NEWS BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.ticker-banner {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 14px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ticker-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.ticker-label {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background-color: var(--accent-red);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.ticker-label span {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: flash 1.5s infinite;
}

.ticker-scroll {
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.ticker-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 50px;
  animation: ticker 35s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-item {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ticker-item:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.ticker-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-silver);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DESTINATIONS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.section-header .section-tag {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: inline-block;
}



.section-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.destinations-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.destination-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 380px;
}

.destination-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(59, 62, 196, 0.2);
}

.destination-img {
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.destination-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.destination-card:hover .destination-img img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Flag Image Utility */
.flag-img {
  width: 22px;
  height: 15px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-right: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.destination-flag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 5px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.destination-flag .flag-img {
  width: 28px;
  height: 19px;
  margin-right: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.destination-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.destination-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.destination-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.destination-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}



.destination-link svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: currentColor;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.destination-card:hover .destination-link svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.service-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px 28px 28px;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
}

.service-card.animate-in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Staggered animation delays */
.service-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.service-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.service-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.service-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.36s; }

/* Top accent gradient line */
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--card-accent, var(--primary-color));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.service-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Background glow on hover */
.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, color-mix(in srgb, var(--card-accent) 6%, transparent), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.service-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--card-accent) 25%, transparent);
}

/* Service number label */
.service-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--border-color);
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.service-card:hover .service-number {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--card-accent) 15%, transparent);
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--card-accent, var(--primary-color)) 8%, transparent);
  color: var(--card-accent, var(--primary-color));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}



.service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
  background-color: var(--card-accent, var(--primary-color));
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px color-mix(in srgb, var(--card-accent) 30%, transparent);
}



.service-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.service-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Learn More link */
.service-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--card-accent, var(--primary-color));
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.service-link svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-link:hover {
  gap: 10px;
}

.service-link:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US / STATS
   ========================================================================== */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
}

.why-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.why-image {
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.why-badge-experience {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  left: -20px;
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  text-align: center;
}

.why-badge-experience h3 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.why-badge-experience p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.why-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.why-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}

.why-list-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(28, 191, 69, 0.1);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.why-list-text h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.why-list-text p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.testimonials-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-carousel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 320px;
}

.testimonial-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateX(30px);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.testimonial-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.testimonial-quote-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: rgba(59, 62, 196, 0.15);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.testimonial-author-img {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
}

.testimonial-author-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.testimonial-author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.testimonial-author-meta {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.testimonial-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.testimonial-nav-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.testimonial-nav-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.testimonial-nav-btn svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BRANCHES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.branches-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.branch-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.branch-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(59, 62, 196, 0.15);
}

.branch-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: rgba(59, 62, 196, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}



.branch-city {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.branch-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.branch-info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.branch-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.branch-info-item svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  fill: var(--text-secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.branch-info-item a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CALL TO ACTION & QUICK CONTACT FORM
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0b0c10;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 60px 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.cta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta-content h2 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-content p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cta-whatsapp-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-full);
}

.cta-whatsapp-link:hover {
  background-color: #128c7e;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cta-form {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  padding: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.cta-form h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-align: left;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.cta-form .form-label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

select.form-control option {
  background-color: #12141c;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.form-btn {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .cta-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 50px;
  }
  
  .cta-whatsapp-link {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.main-footer {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-top: 80px;
  padding-bottom: 30px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-col h3 {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-col h3::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 35px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.footer-about img {
  height: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-about p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.social-link {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface-hover);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.footer-link::before {
  content: '›';
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-link:hover::before {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-contact-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: var(--secondary-color);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-top: 30px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes slideUp {
  from { transform: translateY(20px); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes float {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}

@keyframes ticker {
  0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
}

@keyframes flash {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.3; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON
   ========================================================================== */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.whatsapp-float-label {
  background: #25d366;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 10px 20px 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px 0 0 30px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transform: translateX(20px);
  opacity: 0;
  max-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
}

.whatsapp-float:hover .whatsapp-float-label {
  transform: translateX(0);
  opacity: 1;
  max-width: 200px;
  padding: 10px 6px 10px 18px;
}

.whatsapp-float-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25d366;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.whatsapp-float-icon svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  fill: #ffffff;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover .whatsapp-float-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55);
}

/* Pulse ring animation */
.whatsapp-float-icon::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  animation: whatsapp-pulse 2s ease-out infinite;
  z-index: -1;
}

@keyframes whatsapp-pulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.6);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .whatsapp-float {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 16px;
  }
  .whatsapp-float-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
  }
  .whatsapp-float-icon svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .course-finder-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .cf-dropdown {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .cf-dropdown:not(:last-of-type)::after {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .cf-search-btn {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 8px;
  }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG & NEWS PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-filters {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 8px 24px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: white;
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(229, 25, 35, 0.2);
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.blog-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.blog-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #f0f0f0;
}

.blog-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-img-wrapper img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  left: 15px;
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: white;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 2;
}

.blog-badge.news { background: var(--accent-blue); }
.blog-badge.event { background: var(--accent-green); }

.blog-body {
  padding: 25px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-meta span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.blog-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: gap 0.3s ease;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.read-more:hover {
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.read-more svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Featured Blog Post */
.blog-card.featured {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
}

.blog-card.featured .blog-img-wrapper {
  height: 400px;
  width: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-card.featured .blog-body {
  padding: 40px;
  width: 50%;
}

.blog-card.featured .blog-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.blog-card.featured .blog-excerpt {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .blog-card.featured {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .blog-card.featured .blog-img-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 300px;
  }
  .blog-card.featured .blog-body {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 30px;
  }
}

/* Newsletter Section */
.newsletter-section {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0 20px 40px; /* Removed top padding because footer already has 80px padding-top */
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.newsletter-section h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.newsletter-section p {
  color: var(--text-secondary); /* Fixed: Needs to be visible on white background */
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  gap: 10px;
}
.newsletter-form input {
  flex-grow: 1;
  padding: 15px 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 30px;
  outline: none;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.newsletter-form button {
  padding: 15px 30px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INNER PAGE HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0 40px; /* Minimal size (top padding accounts for fixed header) */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: scroll; /* Scroll instead of fixed can feel less heavy on thin banners */
  color: white;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.page-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.page-hero-content h1 {
  font-size: 2.8rem; /* Slightly smaller for a minimal hero */
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: white;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6); /* Ensure readability without overlay */
}

.page-hero-content p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: white;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}


.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  /* Very light, subtle dark layer to help text readability */
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.35);
  z-index: 1;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   FIFA CUP THEME
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-fifa {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1CBF45 0%, #0B25A6 100%);
  color: white;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(28, 191, 69, 0.4);
  animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite;
}
.btn-fifa:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B25A6 0%, #1CBF45 100%);
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(11, 37, 166, 0.5);
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(28, 191, 69, 0.4); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(28, 191, 69, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(28, 191, 69, 0); }
}

.fifa-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-image: url('../fifa_players_bg.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  padding: 110px 20px 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.fifa-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(11, 37, 166, 0.4) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 100%);
}
.fifa-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 900px;
  width: 100%;
}
.fifa-title-line1 {
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1CBF45;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.9);
}
.fifa-title-line2 {
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  font-size: 4.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: white;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  text-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.9), 0 0 15px rgba(11, 37, 166, 0.4);
}
.fifa-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.fifa-badge {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 37, 166, 0.4);
  border-top: 3px solid #0B25A6;
  color: white;
  padding: 18px 25px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.3;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 300px;
}
.fifa-badge span.highlight {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #1CBF45;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(28, 191, 69, 0.5);
}
.fifa-badge-divider {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: white;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(28, 191, 69, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(28, 191, 69, 0.6);
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.fifa-footer-action {
  margin-top: 25px;
}
.fifa-play-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B25A6 0%, #1a3bd6 100%);
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 12px 35px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(11, 37, 166, 0.5);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.fifa-play-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(11, 37, 166, 0.7);
  color: #FFF;
}
.fifa-play-cta svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .fifa-title-line1 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .fifa-title-line2 { font-size: 2.8rem; }
  .fifa-badges { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
  .fifa-badge {
  position: relative; max-width: 100%; }
  .fifa-badge-divider { display: none; }
}

/* Test Logos & Jersey additions */
.test-logos-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.logo-ielts {
  background-color: #E21937;
  color: white;
  font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  padding: 8px 15px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(226, 25, 55, 0.4);
}
.logo-ielts sup {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: normal;
}
.logo-pte {
  background-color: #DC2228;
  color: white;
  font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(220, 34, 40, 0.4);
}
@keyframes floatJersey {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(-5deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(-2deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(-5deg); }
}

.jersey-container {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: -80px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  margin: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.jersey-container img {
  height: 400px;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0.9;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7));
  animation: floatJersey 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}




/* FIFA Promo Popup */
.modal {
  display: none; 
  position: fixed; 
  z-index: 9999; 
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%; 
  height: 100%; 
  background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.8); 
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.modal.show {
  display: flex;
}

.fifa-modal {
  position: relative;
  background: none;
  max-width: 90%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  padding: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  border-radius: 10px;
  animation: zoomIn 0.3s ease-out forwards;
}

.fifa-modal .popup-image {
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 85vh;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: block;
}

.close-popup {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  right: -15px;
  background: white;
  color: #333;
  width: 35px;
  height: 35px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: bold;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.close-popup:hover {
  background: #DC2228;
  color: white;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

@keyframes zoomIn {
  from { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}