The local authority has already approved the day off on 15 June, the day after Scotland's opening game.
North Ayrshire publicans who want to stay open to screen World Cup games will have to apply for a licence.
The Accounts Commission said the local authority was 'thinking big' with its approach to improving services and reducing poverty.
A UK-based company announces plan to create one of Europe's largest artificial intelligence infrastructure hubs at a site in North Ayrshire.
The Scottish government overruled a unanimous cross-party decision by North Ayrshire Council to reject the plan.
Gareth Wilson failed to submit formal planning permission before starting work on the property.
Cuts to local services and increases in council tax are likely as authorities try to balance books.
