Turkey (Türkiye) was selected to host COP31 in 2026, with the summit expected to take place in Antalya. Australia had also bid but withdrew in favor of a co-operative arrangement.

The United States is scheduled to hold the rotating G20 presidency in 2026, following South Africa.

France is scheduled to assume the G7 Presidency in 2026. President Emmanuel Macron has announced that the summit will be held in Évian-les-Bains.

Bangladesh was known as East Pakistan until its independence from Pakistan in 1971. Unlike Pakistan, Balochistan, or Sindh, East Pakistan was the pre-independence name for Bangladesh.

Mast Tawakali is a legendary poet of the Balochi language. He is known for his romantic poetry dedicated to his beloved, Sammo.

With the 2026 tournament, Mexico will become the first nation to host the World Cup three times (1970, 1986, 2026).

In a shock announcement in 2023, the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as the host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing a massive blowout in projected costs.

As of late 2023/early 2024, the specific mascots for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Games have been in the design contest phase but not widely popularized or finalized like previous editions.

The 20th Asian Games in 2026 are scheduled to be held in the Aichi Prefecture and the city of Nagoya in Japan.

The 2026 World Cup will expand the tournament format from 32 teams to 48 teams for the first time.