New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- The year 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark one for the United States, packed with historic anniversary, global sporting spectacles, major political battles and a long-awaited return to deep space exploration.

From America's 250th birthday to the FIFA World Cup and NASA's Artemis II mission, the year ahead will put the US firmly in the global spotlight.

Super Bowl LX will take place on February 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. While the teams remain to be decided, the event is already drawing attention with the announcement that Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny will headline the halftime show.

Hollywood's annual awards calendar will once again punctuate the year, with the Grammys in February, the Os...