2026 facts for kids

2026 is a year that will be full of exciting events and new discoveries! It's written as MMXXVI in Roman numerals. Let's explore some of the cool things expected to happen in 2026.

What's Happening in 2026?

Big Sports Events

• The world's best winter athletes will gather for the 2026 Winter Olympics. This huge sports event will take place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, from February 6 to February 22. Get ready for thrilling competitions like skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating!
• Football fans, get ready! The exciting 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in North America. Teams from all over the world will compete to see who is the best.

Amazing Science and Technology

• A special robotic mission to Mars is planned as part of the Aurora Programme. This mission will help us learn even more about the Red Planet.
• The Mars Science Laboratory, which has a robot explorer named Curiosity, uses special power generators. These generators are expected to run out of power around 2026.
• There's a prediction by a scientist named Heinz von Foerster about a big change in technology or population around November 13. This idea is sometimes called a "technological singularity."

Famous Buildings Completed

• The incredible Sagrada Família church in Barcelona, Spain, is scheduled to finally be finished! This amazing building started being built way back in 1882, so it will have taken a very long time to complete.

2026 in Stories and Games

Sometimes, writers and game creators imagine what the future will be like. Here are some times 2026 has appeared in fiction:

Video Games Set in 2026

• The popular game Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, which came out in 2007, has some of its story take place in 2026.

Movies and Books Imagining 2026

• The classic movie Metropolis, made in 1927, shows a futuristic world that includes the year 2026.
• In the short story "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury, the story happens on August 4, 2026.
• The science fiction book "Red Mars" also begins its story in this year.

Television Shows and 2026

• In the show seaQuest DSV, an important meeting happens in 2026. This meeting opens up many undeveloped areas for use.
• An episode of Star Trek: Enterprise called "In a Mirror, Darkly" (from 2005) mentions that a big event called World War III starts in 2026 and continues for many years.
• In the TV series Fringe, in the episode "The Day We Died" (from 2011), a character travels to 2026. This year is also when another character, Olivia Dunham, passes away.

See also

In Spanish: 2026 para niños