countries
This country is home to the ancient Pyramids and the Sphinx.
egypt
This "Queen of Pop" and "Espresso" singer got her start on the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World.
Sabrina Carpenter
This Norwegian "goal machine" for Manchester City reached 100 Premier League goals in record time.
halland
On July 4, 2026, this country will officially celebrate its 250th birthday, a milestone known as its semiquincentennial.
United States
Often called the "Land of the Rising Sun," this island nation is known for its sushi and cherry blossoms.
japan
In 2024, this singer’s "Brat summer" trend took over the internet following the release of her sixth studio album.
Charli XCX
At just 18 years old, this Barcelona sensation is already considered a favorite for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
Lamine Yamal
In April 2026, NASA’s Artemis II mission set a new record for the farthest humans have ever traveled from Earth, breaking a 56-year-old record held by this mission.
Apollo 13
This European country is famous for its iconic windmills, colorful tulips, and extensive canal systems.
netherlands
He became the first male co-host of the daytime talk show The Talk in 2021.
Jerry O'Connell
This French winger was the surprise winner of the 2025 Men's Ballon d'Or after leading PSG to their first-ever Champions League title
Ousmane Dembélé
This law-student-turned-star became a viral sensation in April 2026 after winning 30 consecutive games on Jeopardy!, the 5th longest streak in the show's history.
Jamie Ding
Covering less than 0.2 square miles, this is officially the smallest country in the world by land area.
Vatican City
This actor and comedian, who won the first season of Celebrity Jeopardy! in 2023, returned for the 2026 "All-Stars" tournament.
Ike Barinholtz
Now playing for Real Madrid, he remains the heavy favorite to win the Golden Boot at the upcoming 2026 World Cup.
Kylian Mbappé
In February 2026, this island nation in the Mediterranean became the first country in the world to officially ban social media for children under the age of 15.
Greece
This African nation is the only country in the world that is completely surrounded by the territory of just one other country, South Africa.
lesotho
Before marrying Blake Lively, this Deadpool star was married to fellow Marvel actress
Scarlett Johansson
This Bayern Munich striker currently leads the 2025/26 European Golden Shoe race with over 30 league goals.
Harry Kane
Scientists in 2026 discovered that this flightless bird from Tasmania actually communicates using infrasounds at frequencies so low that humans cannot hear them.
Tasmanian Devil