Spain Launches Bid to Host 2035 Rugby World Cup

Spain enters the contest to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup using iconic football grounds.

Spain has entered the race to stage the 2035 Rugby World Cup. The proposal centres on iconic football venues across the country, including Barcelona's Camp Nou, Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu, and Valencia's Mestalla. Spain hopes its world-class stadium infrastructure will secure rugby's flagship tournament.

• The rival biddersSpain faces competing proposals from Japan as well as a South American joint bid spearheaded by Argentina.
• Proposed venuesMajor football stadiums would anchor the tournament, with Barcelona's Camp Nou targeted to stage the final.