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The 2026 World Happiness Report reveals Finland leads the world in well-being, while highlighting how social media use connects to youth happiness globally. Despite regional challenges in North America and Western Europe, young people worldwide show increasing empathy and patience.
Costa Rica soared from 23rd to 4th place in just three years on the 2026 World Happiness Report, proving you don't need Nordic winters to build a joyful society. Meanwhile, Finland claimed its ninth consecutive top spot as the world's happiest nation.
Finland has claimed the world's happiest country title for the ninth year running, with Nordic nations continuing to dominate global wellbeing rankings. The 2026 World Happiness Report reveals what may be dragging down happiness in other regions.
Finland has topped the global happiness rankings for an unprecedented ninth consecutive year, proving that trust, equality, and strong community values create lasting joy. The Nordic nation of 5.6 million scored 7.764 out of 10 in the latest UN-sponsored World Happiness Report.
Kacper Majchrzak didn't expect to swim that fast in a 3-metre deep pool. But the Polish athlete shattered a world record at The World Games in Chengdu, bringing home gold and silver medals for his country.
Houstonians will line up over 1,000 soccer balls in Hermann Park this April, breaking a world record while celebrating the city's upcoming World Cup matches. The soccer balls will then go to local youth programs across the city.
More than 1,000 soccer balls lined up in Hermann Park just set a Guinness World Record and they're all going to Houston's underserved youth. The city is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup with programs that ensure local kids benefit long after the matches end.
Canadian sprinters shattered a world record and qualified four relay teams for the 2027 World Championships in a stunning performance at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana. The breakthrough moment shows Canada's track dominance is only getting stronger.
Finland leads the world in happiness with a score of 7.74, proving that strong communities and trust matter more than wealth alone. Nordic nations dominate the top 10, but Costa Rica and Mexico show that joy thrives beyond prosperity.
A tiny Caribbean island with just 150,000 people just became the smallest country ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. Curaçao's historic achievement came just hours before their tournament debut in Houston.
Yankees star Aaron Judge says the World Baseball Classic atmosphere surpassed even the World Series. Over 36,000 fans packed Miami's stadium as Team USA narrowly defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 in a thrilling semifinal showdown.
Over 600 people dressed as dinosaurs roared into the Guinness World Records at the University of Calgary's 60th birthday celebration. The joyful gathering crushed the previous record of 468 and reminded everyone that sometimes the world just needs a little more silliness.
Dozens of soccer fans in Smyrna set a world record for the most people juggling a soccer ball at the same time. The celebration at Village Green Park kicked off World Cup festivities with community spirit.
The United States kicked off its 2026 World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sending fans home happy on opening night. Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Matt Freese made history as the first Union Homegrown player to feature in a World Cup match.
When Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper tearfully wished his mother could watch him play at the World Cup, strangers across the globe made it happen. Ana Candida Evora, who had never left her home country or even owned a passport, arrived in Miami after officials and fans united to overcome visa barriers.
North Texas athlete Bal Joshi didn't just complete the grueling World Marathon Challenge, he set a world record running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. ---
A soccer ball taller than a four-story building will tower over East Boston's waterfront next month as the city attempts to break a Guinness World Record. The massive installation celebrates Boston hosting seven FIFA World Cup matches this summer.
Thousands gathered on one of Mexico City's grandest boulevards to create the world's largest Mexican wave outside a stadium, celebrating the country's third time hosting soccer's biggest tournament. The joyful event honored the 40th anniversary of the wave's debut at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.
The 2026 London Marathon just became the largest marathon in history, with nearly 60,000 runners crossing the finish line. From world records up front to someone running in Crocs, it proved you can be both world-class and wonderfully weird.
Hundreds of soccer fans in Ontario just set a new Guinness World Record by playing the largest game of human foosball ever staged. The rainy day couldn't dampen spirits as 254 players gripped giant poles and worked together to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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