From World Cup 26 to Winter Olympics plus Wimbledon and The Masters: your ultimate guide to the 2026 sporting calendar

IF YOU thought the sporting calendar couldn’t get more packed, 2026 will prove you wrong.  The new year promises a global itinerary that reads like a dream for the dedicated travelling fan.  From the slopes of the Italian Dolomites to the heat of Mexico City, the world’s biggest stages are set. The year kicks off…