This Week in the World Scavenger Hunt Tasks - 17 July 2026

From diplomatic shifts to cultural moments, this week's world news includes Capture a photo of a World Cup 2026 flag or banner displayed in a pub window or on a car, especially one showing England or Argentina colours, Find a poster or digital screen advertising the London Diamond League 2026 featuring Keely Hodgkinson or Josh Kerr, and more. Here are 30 scavenger hunt tasks inspired by how global stories ripple through British life.

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. Capture a photo of a World Cup 2026 flag or banner displayed in a pub window or on a car, especially one showing England or Argentina colours.

* Argentina knocked England out of the World Cup in the semi-finals this week, sparking widespread reactions across UK pubs and streets.

2. Find a poster or digital screen advertising the London Diamond League 2026 featuring Keely Hodgkinson or Josh Kerr.

* This week's London Diamond League includes world record attempts by British athletes Hodgkinson and Kerr, heavily promoted across the capital.

3. Spot a display or window sticker at a local cinema promoting the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael'.

* The film 'Michael' has grossed over $700 million globally this week, making it the highest-grossing music biopic in history.

4. Visit a branch of a major supermarket and locate a new product or promotion tied to global food trends, such as plant-based protein snacks or functional beverages.

* Multiple reports this week highlight global food trends like protein-rich snacks and functional drinks arriving in UK retailers.

5. Find a billboard or bus shelter advert for the Edinburgh International Festival 2026, which this year spotlights American culture.

* The Edinburgh International Festival launches this week with a theme of 'All Rise' and a focus on the USA.

6. Photograph a public notice or poster promoting the Buxton International Festival 2026 in or around Buxton.

* The 2026 Buxton International Festival launched in style this week, featuring opera, music, and literary events.

7. Locate a copy of a national newspaper with a front-page headline about SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 test or the US-Russian joint space mission.

* SpaceX launched Starship and a joint US-Russian crew launched this week, dominating space news.

8. Spot someone wearing a shirt or cap with the logo of the England cricket team or a reference to Lord's Cricket Ground.

* Women's cricket at Lord's broke attendance records this week, celebrating the sport's growing popularity.

9. Find an advertising board or digital screen near a gym or sports centre promoting Josh Kerr's mile world record attempt.

* Josh Kerr is attempting to break the mile world record at the London Diamond League this week, generating widespread athletic coverage.

10. Photograph a window display or stand in a bookshop or cultural centre promoting the Edinburgh International Festival's Global Ideas Stage lineup.

* The festival launched a Global Ideas Stage with big-name speakers, drawing attention in Edinburgh's cultural venues.

11. Seek out a newsagent or convenience store that has a poster or shelf talker about the 2026 World Cup knockout round schedule.

* The World Cup semifinals and final are happening this week, with many shops displaying match schedules.

12. Visit a bakery or supermarket aisle and identify a product that uses 'protein' or 'functional' claims as part of a new food trend range.

* Global food trends reports this week highlight protein and functional beverages as key growth areas in UK supermarkets.

13. Capture a photo of a street banner or welcome sign for the Buxton International Festival in the town centre.

* The festival launched this week with a series of high-profile performances in the Derbyshire town.

14. Find a poster or leaflet for the London Rolling Film Festival or their new International Filmmaker Development Initiative.

* The festival launched a development initiative this week to expand global access to film education.

15. Photograph a bus or tube advert that features an astronaut or space mission imagery, referencing NASA's Artemis or SpaceX.

* This week saw SpaceX Starship test, NASA's Artemis moon prep, and joint US-Russian crew launch - space is in the news.

16. Locate a display of commemorative merchandise or a flag for the women's cricket attendance record at Lord's.

* Record crowds at Lord's this week celebrated women's cricket, with branded memorabilia appearing in sports shops.

17. Spot a temporary sign outside a pub or bar advertising 'World Cup Semi-Final' or 'England vs Argentina' screening.

* The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina on Wednesday has been one of the most-watched games of the year.

18. Visit a tourist information centre in Edinburgh and pick up a brochure or leaflet for the Edinburgh International Festival 2026.

* The festival is currently running, with brochures and schedules widely available in the city.

19. Find a shelf display in a supermarket that features a product from a new 'functional beverage' range, like a kombucha or protein water.

* Global food trend reports this week highlight functional beverages as a growing category in UK retail.

20. Photograph a public clock or time display that shows 3:42 as a reference to Josh Kerr's mile world record target.

* Josh Kerr is chasing a 3:42 mile at the London Diamond League this week, a time heavily publicised.

21. Seek out a charity collection box or donation point in a shop that mentions heatwave relief or climate change action.

* France recorded around 1,000 additional heatwave deaths this week, prompting UK charity responses.

22. Find a copy of a newspaper with a headline about the World Cup final or semifinal results, e.g., 'Argentina into final'.

* The World Cup knockout stage is dominating UK sports pages this week.

23. Capture a photo of a group of people wearing bald caps or a bald cap costume, referencing the Pitbull Guinness World Record in London.

* This week, Pitbull fans gathered in London to break a world record for most people wearing bald caps simultaneously.

24. Locate a display or stand in a sports shop selling merchandise for Keely Hodgkinson or Josh Kerr.

* Both athletes are making world record attempts at the London Diamond League this week, with merchandise in stores.

25. Visit a cinema in London and photograph the poster or digital screen for the London Rolling Film Festival.

* The festival is underway this week, with screenings and initiatives advertised in London cinemas.

26. Find a reference to the Edinburgh brothers who crossed the Minch at the third attempt, in a local Edinburgh newspaper or community notice board.

* The brothers successfully crossed a notorious stretch of water this week, making local headlines in Edinburgh.

27. Spot a food item in a UK supermarket labelled as 'protein-enhanced' or 'high protein' that aligns with global food trend reports from this week.

* Circana's global food outlook and Innova's trends report both highlight protein-rich products as a key trend in UK retail.

28. Photograph a bus stop or billboard advertisement for the Buxton International Festival if you are in the East Midlands region.

* The festival launched this week and is promoting widely in the surrounding area.

29. Find a prominent display of NASA or SpaceX merchandise in a toy shop or science museum gift shop.

* SpaceX's Starship launch and NASA's Artemis preparations have boosted space-related retail interest this week.

30. Visit a public park or square in Edinburgh and look for festival-themed decorations or banners for the Edinburgh International Festival.

* The festival's 'All Rise' theme and American focus are visible in public spaces across Edinburgh 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.

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