Argentina launches bid for 2035 Rugby World Cup

Argentina has officially launched a bid to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup, aiming to bring the men’s tournament to South America for the first time.

The Argentine Rugby Union is working with Sudamérica Rugby and the unions of Brazil, Chile and Uruguay, with the possibility of a wider regional role in the hosting model.

Argentina 2035 Rugby World Cup Bid Confirmed

The bid has been framed as a regional project rather than a purely domestic one, with Argentina positioning itself as the lead nation in a South American proposal.

Argentine Rugby Union president Gabriel Travaglini said the plan is designed to create a long-term legacy for rugby across the continent and to show that the region is ready to stage one of the sport’s biggest events.

Argentina’s case is strengthened by the growth of rugby in the country and across the wider region in recent years. Los Pumas remain the most successful men’s side in the Americas and have reached the Rugby World Cup semi-finals three times, in 2007, 2015 and 2023.

South America Eyes First Men’s Rugby World Cup

If successful, the 2035 tournament would mark the first time the men’s Rugby World Cup is held in South America. Before that, the competition will head to Australia in 2027 and then to the United States in 2031, which will be the first edition staged in the Americas.

2035 Host Race Continues To Expand

Argentina is not alone in the race for the 2035 event. Spain, Japan and Italy are also among the nations interested in hosting, while a possible joint bid from Middle Eastern countries has also been discussed.