This Week in the World Scavenger Hunt Tasks - 19 June 2026
Global events have a way of showing up on UK doorsteps, whether through protests, price changes, or public conversations. Here are 20 scavenger hunt tasks inspired by this week's international headlines and how they are rippling 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. Spot a World Cup 2026 banner or flag hanging outside a pub showing support for the England team.
* After this week's ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, many pubs are decorated to attract fans.
2. Find a newspaper front page at a local newsagent featuring JD Vance's warning to Israel over the Iran deal.
* After this week's news that Vance used blunt language to defend Trump's deal.
3. Capture a shop window displaying a 'Peace Deal' poster or headline referencing the US-Iran agreement signed on June 19.
* This week saw the official signing of the US-Iran peace deal, widely covered in UK media.
4. Photograph a supermarket promotional display for 'World Cup snacks' such as crisps, dip, or party food.
* Retailers are capitalising on the World Cup 2026 with special offers this week.
5. Find a public health or council notice warning about extreme summer heat, referencing climate change risks.
* After this week's scientists' warning of summer heat spikes as global warming edges toward 2C.
6. Snap a bus shelter or digital billboard advert for Apple's new AI-powered AirPods or smart glasses.
* Apple launched AI-enhanced AirPods and sunglasses this week, going head-to-head with Meta.
7. Locate a charity collection box or donation point for children's climate-related funds, such as UNICEF's 'Triple Climate Threats' campaign.
* After a UN report this week that triple climate threats affect nearly half the world's children.
8. Photograph a petrol station price sign and note the current cost per litre, underlining global oil uncertainty following the Iran peace deal.
* This week's analysis highlighted that oil prices remain uncertain despite the peace deal.
9. Find a notice or temporary sign outside a bank or building society referencing economic uncertainty or a 'lost decade'.
* After the World Bank warned this week that the 2020s risk becoming a 'lost decade' for the global economy.
10. Observe a group of people wearing football shirts of a World Cup 2026 participating nation (e.g., England, Brazil) while out in town.
* With the World Cup in full swing this week, fan enthusiasm is high across the UK.
11. Capture a street art mural or wall poster referencing climate change or the 20th anniversary of Al Gore's 'An Inconvenient Truth'.
* This week marks the 20th anniversary of the documentary, with Al Gore saying 'scientists were dead right'.
12. Spot a window display in an electronics shop featuring 'AI-powered' gadgets like smart glasses or earbuds.
* Several AI hardware launches were announced this week, including Apple's new wearables.
13. Visit a local park and photograph a nature trust sign about species loss or extinction risks in temperate areas.
* After a study this week showed climate change is causing more local extinction in temperate regions than tropics.
14. Find a bookshop window or display featuring recent books on geopolitics, the Iran war, or the global economy.
* This week's extensive coverage of the Iran war's economic impact has spurred interest in related titles.
15. Photograph a newspaper placard outside a shop with the headline 'Trump claims Iran no longer want a nuclear weapon'.
* After Trump's claim this week amid peace deal hopes.
16. Identify a campaign poster or leaflet from a think tank or charity calling for 'equitable economic growth'.
* The World Economic Forum discussed creating equitable growth in a fragmented world this week.
17. Spot a bar or restaurant advertising a 'World Cup final special' drink or food offer, referencing Trump's planned trophy presentation.
* This week Trump announced he will break tradition by presenting the World Cup trophy, sparking pub promotions.
18. Photograph a protest sign outside the US Embassy in London relating to the Iran deal or Middle East peace.
* Activists have gathered this week following the US-Iran peace deal signing.
19. Find a coffee shop or café offering a limited-edition 'World Cup' themed drink (e.g., 'Goal-getter latte' or similar).
* Cafés across the UK are running World Cup 2026 promotions to attract footfall this week.
20. Locate a display in a supermarket or newsagent selling 'America at 250' commemorative items like magazines or souvenirs (not US-only).
* This week's poll about America's 250th anniversary has led to UK retailers stocking related merchandise.
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.