Correct Answer:
D. Scotland
Explanation:
The correct answer is Scotland because the official hosting duties for the 2026 Commonwealth Games were reassigned to Glasgow after Australia withdrew from managing the multi-sport event.
- Scotland: This is the correct choice. Although the state of Victoria in Australia was the original host, they officially withdrew due to escalating cost projections. The Commonwealth Games Federation subsequently reached an agreement with Scotland to host a scaled-back edition of the games in the city of Glasgow.
- Incorrect Options:
- Australia: This is incorrect. While Australia was the initial host nation, its withdrawal means it is no longer hosting the 2026 games.
- England: This is incorrect. England hosted the previous iteration of the games in Birmingham back in 2022, but does not host the 2026 cycle.
- Canada: This is incorrect. Canada has hosted multiple historic Commonwealth cycles but was not selected as the replacement destination for this block.