This Week in the World Scavenger Hunt Tasks - 03 July 2026

The world has been busy this week. Spot a chalkboard sign outside a pub advertising its opening hours for England's overnight World Cup match, Capture a photo of a World Cup wall chart displayed in a newsagent or workplace window, and more are just two of the stories behind these 30 scavenger hunt challenges.

Each task is tied to a real story, trend, or cultural moment from this week. Grab your phone, head outside, and see how many you can tick off.

This Week's Tasks

1. Spot a chalkboard sign outside a pub advertising its opening hours for England's overnight World Cup match.

* After this week's news that pubs are deciding whether to open for England's late-night World Cup fixture.

2. Capture a photo of a World Cup wall chart displayed in a newsagent or workplace window.

* Following this week's ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage and knockout round updates.

3. Find a supermarket display featuring portable fans or ice lollies promoted for the heatwave.

* After forecasters warned of record-breaking US and European summer heat this week.

4. Visit a public water fountain or hydration station in a park and photograph someone using it.

* Following this week's heatwave warnings encouraging people to stay hydrated.

5. Photograph a sports shop window featuring running shoes or athletics apparel in light of Diamond League records.

* After new Diamond League records were set in Paris this week by Werro, Kebinatshipi and Paulino.

6. Spot a poster or banner advertising the Edinburgh International Festival in a train station or bus stop.

* As the Edinburgh International Festival launches its Global Ideas Stage and calls audiences to 'All Rise' this week.

7. Find a copy of a newspaper with a front-page story about NASA's Swift telescope rescue mission.

* After a rescue mission launched this week to save the Swift space telescope from burning up in Earth's atmosphere.

8. Locate a flyer or poster for the Buxton International Festival's 2-for-1 jazz and opera offer.

* Following the Buxton International Festival's announcement of a 2-for-1 ticket offer this week.

9. Browse a supermarket for a plant-based product from a Taiwanese brand as part of the Taiwan festival's culinary showcase.

* After the Taiwan International Plant-Based Festival launched in Singapore this week, influencing UK retail.

10. Taste a sample of a new summer ice cream flavour at a local gelato shop during the heatwave.

* Following this week's record-breaking US summer heat and heatwave warnings in Europe.

11. Snap a photo of a town crier's outfit or a sign announcing a town crier event in your area.

* After an Australian town crier was declared the loudest man in the world by Guinness World Records this week.

12. Find a space-themed window display featuring rockets or planets in a toy shop or science centre.

* Following this week's NASA moon base announcement and multiple space missions including the Swift rescue.

13. Spot a children's film festival poster at a local cinema referencing the Locarno Kids Screenings.

* After this week's news that Locarno Kids Screenings will launch a competition and kids' jury.

14. Photograph a newsagent's front page with a headline about the Diamond League record-breaking in Paris.

* This week saw Diamond League records broken by Werro, Kebinatshipi and Paulino in Paris.

15. Visit a library and locate a book or display about Mars exploration or NASA missions.

* Following this week's call for volunteers for yearlong simulated moon and Mars missions by NASA.

16. Find a pub showing a World Cup match on TV and capture the atmosphere.

* With the 2026 World Cup knockout rounds underway this week, pubs across the UK are showing matches.

17. Spot an arcade or amusement park with a poster for a record-breaking roller coaster.

* After this week's news about the Six Flags record-breaking coaster Tormenta.

18. Photograph a cinema's upcoming screening list that includes films from the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

* This week the Edinburgh International Film Festival announced its programme and the launch of a UK Film Conference.

19. Find a bus shelter advert promoting cooling products like fans or air conditioners.

* After this week's warnings of record-breaking summer heat in the US and Europe.

20. Capture a street performer or musician playing a FIFA World Cup theme tune.

* As the 2026 World Cup dominates global sports coverage this week.

21. Spot a sign in a park reminding visitors of heatwave safety (stay hydrated, seek shade).

* Following this week's heatwave warnings and record temperature forecasts across Europe.

22. Photograph a running track or athletics field with people training, referencing this week's record-breaking athletics performances.

* This week saw Diamond League records and NCAA track records broken.

23. Find a newsstand with a magazine or newspaper cover about the Enhanced Games or world records.

* The Enhanced Games concluded this week with a swimmer breaking a world record for a $1M bonus.

24. Locate a community noticeboard with a flyer for a local 5k or fun run celebrating athletics.

* After this week's global athletics record-breaking news inspiring local running events.

25. Browse a health food shop for plant-based protein bars or supplements promoted for summer fitness.

* Following this week's Taiwan International Plant-Based Festival and general summer health trends.

26. Spot a display of astronaut ice cream or space-themed sweets in a shop window.

* After this week's NASA moon base announcement and space mission stories capturing public imagination.

27. Capture a photo of a public clock showing a time that matches a key World Cup match start time (e.g., 3pm, 8pm).

* As World Cup match schedules dominate this week's sports conversation.

28. Find a poster advertising a 'Summer of Sport' promotion at a supermarket (e.g., snacks for matches).

* Following this week's World Cup and athletics events driving retailer promotions.

29. Photograph a charity collection box for a space or science education fund.

* After this week's NASA missions and space news inspiring public engagement with science.

30. Visit a café and order a drink named after a World Cup team or player (e.g., a 'World Cup latte' or 'Brazilian blend').

* As cafés create specials for the 2026 World Cup, a dominant news story this week.

How to Play

These tasks are designed for BucketRace, the UK's favourite scavenger hunt platform. You can play solo or in teams, and each task is meant to be completed in the real world. Snap a photo as proof, share it with your group, and see who can complete the most.

New tasks are published every week based on what is actually happening in the UK, so no two weeks are ever the same. Follow us for next week's challenges.