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The year 2026 will feature major global events including the Winter Olympics in Italy, NASA's Artemis II moon mission, the FIFA World Cup across North America, and the US's 250th birthday celebrations, alongside significant political and cultural milestones.
The article reviews major Scottish news stories from 2025, including Donald Trump's visit and Scotland's men's football team qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, and offers a quiz to test awareness of these events.
FIFA announced a new $60 ticket tier for the 2026 World Cup to address affordability concerns amid high demand, but many fans remain skeptical about securing these tickets due to limited availability and high prices for other tiers.
The US men's under-20 team defeated Italy 3-0 in the FIFA U-20 World Cup round of 16, securing their fifth consecutive quarterfinal appearance, with key goals from Benjamin Cremaschi and Niko Tsakiris, and will face either Morocco or South Korea next.
Tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are now available through a lottery system, with 4.5 million applicants vying for limited seats in the North American host countries, amid uncertainties about match locations and travel logistics due to political and immigration issues.
President Trump suggested relocating the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches from certain US cities like Seattle and San Francisco if he deems them unsafe, citing concerns over local governance and safety, and emphasizing that FIFA would oversee any site changes.
Donald Trump hinted at rebranding the Kennedy Center with his name, suggesting it might be called the 'Trump Kennedy Center' in the future, amid his ongoing interest in the arts institution and plans to renovate it, despite legal restrictions against memorials in the venue.
With the FIFA World Cup a year away, uncertainties over visas due to U.S. travel bans and political issues pose challenges for the event's success, despite significant economic and cultural opportunities, especially in Southern California where the tournament will be hosted. The event's scale and the complex visa and immigration policies could impact attendance and logistics, but organizers remain cautiously optimistic about resolving these issues.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, while the opening game will take place at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium. The tournament, co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, will feature 104 matches in 16 state-of-the-art stadiums across the three countries, with the semi-finals in Atlanta and Dallas, and the third-place game in Miami. The competition will kick off on June 11 and will include 48 teams, resulting in a total of 104 games across the 16 venues.
Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, has been accused by the English Football Association (FA) chair, Debbie Hewitt, of inappropriately touching England players at the FIFA World Cup final. Hewitt claimed that Rubiales forcefully kissed one player and cupped and stroked the face of another, leaving her feeling uncomfortable and embarrassed. Rubiales denied the allegations and criticized Hewitt's statements. FIFA dismissed Rubiales' assessment and banned him from all football-related activities for three years. Rubiales is currently under investigation for sexual assault and coercion.
Fans criticized members of the United States Women's Soccer team for not singing the national anthem during their opening match of the 2023 FIFA World Cup. Former NYPD Commissioner Bernard Kerik called it an embarrassment, stating that no one should be allowed to represent the US if they don't believe in it. In contrast, the Vietnamese national team sang their national song with enthusiasm. Forward Megan Rapinoe, who has previously knelt during the anthem, stated that she would never put her hand over her heart and sing it again.
The U.S. women's national team defeated Vietnam 3-0 in their 2023 FIFA World Cup opener, with Sophia Smith scoring two goals and Lindsey Horan adding a third. The U.S. defense remained untroubled throughout the match. Individual player ratings highlighted Smith's standout performance, while Alyssa Naeher had a stress-free day in goal. The U.S. dominated territorially and secured a comfortable victory.
Gregg Berhalter has been rehired as the head coach of the U.S. men's soccer team after an investigation into a decades-old domestic violence incident and a falling out with the family of a star player. The U.S. Soccer Federation announced that it had ended its search for a head coach on Friday. Berhalter was the head coach for the men's national team between 2018 and 2022. Meanwhile, Berhalter will spend the summer working on "big-picture items away from the team."
Gregg Berhalter has been appointed as the head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Berhalter is the first person in U.S. Soccer history to participate in a World Cup as both a player and a head coach. The appointment comes after a worldwide search process led by U.S. Soccer Sporting Director Matt Crocker, who used a mix of data and interviews to evaluate candidates. Berhalter's vision is to continue the development of young players, grow the game for the next generation, and build a cohesive culture and style of play to win major tournaments.
Seattle has been selected as one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and is now officially on the clock to prepare for the event. The city will be one of ten in the United States to host matches during the tournament, which is expected to draw large crowds and generate significant economic activity.