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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
January 2, 2026
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Why 2026 is a big year for sports, home and away

Globally, the biggest event of them all will be the 2026 Fifa World Cup set to run from June 11 to July 19...
✨ Key Highlights
The year 2026 is poised to be a landmark year for sports, both globally and within Kenya, featuring major international tournaments and significant local events.
- The highlight will be the expanded 2026 Fifa World Cup, jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, featuring 48 teams and running from June 11 to July 19.
- Locally, Kenya will host the WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha from March 19 to 15, with rugby’s Kenya Cup seeing Kabras Sugar aiming for a historic fifth straight title, and AFC Leopards leading the SportPesa Premier League.
- Other key events include the Magical Kenya Open (February 19-22), the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series Division Two in Nairobi (February 14-16), and global events like the Winter Olympic Games in Italy, various T20 Cricket World Cups, and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
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