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The IOC has confirmed seven countries are in the running to host the 2036 Summer Olympics: Qatar, India, South Africa, Germany, Hungary, Turkey and South Korea. Other nations have until 31 October to express interest, with a shortlist due in March 2027 and a final decision expected in mid-2029.
Japan will host the Asian Games for the first time in 32 years, with a record delegation of about 930 athletes aiming to beat its previous best of 78 gold medals. The summer Games present a key opportunity for Japan to showcase its sporting strength at the continental level.
The 2026 World Cup is the first to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The expansion to 48 teams and 104 matches made solo hosting unfeasible, and the joint bid leveraged existing infrastructure across 16 cities. The tournament is expected to be the most profitable sports event ever, generating $80.1 billion in economic output.
