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Spain bids for 2035 Rugby World Cup with iconic football stadiums
Spain has formally submitted its candidacy to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup, leveraging some of Europe's most prestigious football venues including Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu and Barcelona's Camp Nou as proposed host sites.
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The Spanish Rugby Federation announced Wednesday that the country's bid for the tournament will utilise major football stadiums across the nation, reflecting Spain's ambition to stage one of rugby's premier international competitions.
The proposal to convert iconic football grounds into rugby venues underscores Spain's strategy to capitalise on existing world-class infrastructure with substantial seating capacities and modern facilities. Both the Bernabeu and Camp Nou have undergone recent renovations, positioning them as attractive options for international sporting events.
Spain joins several nations competing for the right to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup. The bidding process represents a significant opportunity for the country to raise the profile of rugby domestically while showcasing its sporting venues to a global audience.
World Rugby, the sport's international governing body, will evaluate all candidate nations before determining the host nation for the 2035 tournament. The decision process typically involves detailed assessments of infrastructure, accommodation, transportation, and broader organisational capabilities.