International News Quiz (2026 Edition) — Worksheet Questions

Sports: Which three countries are getting ready to co-host the massive FIFA World Cup this summer (June 2026)?

• France, Germany, Spain

• USA, Canada, Mexico

• Japan, South Korea, China

• Brazil, Argentina, Chile

Winter Olympics: The 2026 Winter Olympics are starting next month! Which European country is hosting them in the cities of Milan and Cortina?

• Switzerland

• Austria

• Italy

• Sweden

History & Celebrations: On July 4, 2026, the United States is throwing a huge party. What anniversary is the country celebrating?

• 100th Birthday (Centennial)

• 200th Birthday (Bicentennial)

• 250th Birthday (Semiquincentennial)

• 300th Birthday (Tercentennial)

Architecture: Which famous church in Barcelona, Spain, is finally scheduled to be finished in 2026 after being under construction for over 140 years?

• Notre Dame

• Westminster Abbey

• The Sagrada Família

• St. Peter’s Basilica

Astronomy: On August 12, 2026, skywatchers in Spain and Iceland will be treated to which spectacular event?

• A Total Solar Eclipse

• A Supernova explosion

• Halley’s Comet returning

• A Mars landing

Technology: A major new law in the European Union comes into full force in mid-2026 to regulate which rapidly growing technology?

• Virtual Reality (VR)

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• 5G Networks

• Blockchain

Geography: The country of Indonesia is currently in the process of moving its capital city from Jakarta to a new city called:

• Borneo City

• Nusantara

• Bali

• New Jakarta

Space: NASA’s “Artemis” program is working toward sending astronauts back to which celestial body (though the landing might be later, tests are ongoing in 2026)?

• Mars

• The Moon

• Jupiter

• The International Space Station

Environment: Many countries are enforcing stricter bans in 2026 on what type of environmental pollutant?

• Single-use plastics (like straws and bags)

• Electric Vehicles

• Solar Panels

• Wind Turbines

SPOT THE FAKE NEWS: Three of these news headlines are REAL stories for 2026. One is FAKE. Can you spot the lie?

• The USA is turning 250 years old.

• The World Cup will feature 48 teams for the first time.

• The United Nations has passed a global law banning homework for all students.

• Italy is hosting the Winter Olympics.