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Argentina Leads South America’s 2035 Rugby World Cup Bid
3/18/2026
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Story summary
- Argentina is pursuing the 2035 Rugby World Cup bid with Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay to host South America for the first time.
- World Rugby Chief Executive Alan Gilpin is visiting Argentina to assess readiness.
- Bids come from Japan, Spain, Italy, and a joint Middle East proposal, with formal applications due by late 2026.
