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Spain must host 2035 Rugby World Cup because Europe is sport’s commercial hub

Just imagine watching a Rugby World Cup final at FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou. It would be sensational. And it is not beyond the realms of possibility anymore after Spain announced its intention to bid for the 2035 tournament. Going up against Japan, which staged the tournament successfully – albeit with a typhoon interrupting proceedings – [...]

Spain must host 2035 Rugby World Cup because Europe is sport’s commercial hub

The United States has been selected to host the inaugural Women's Club World Cup in 2028, according to a recent announcement by FIFA. The tournament, which will take place from January 5-30, 2028, will feature 19 top-tier clubs from all six continental confederations, including the AFC, CAF, Concacaf, Conmebol, OFC, and UEFA. Seven clubs have already secured their berths, with notable teams such as Arsenal (England), Barcelona (Spain), Gotham (United States), Naegohyang (North Korea), Corinthians (Brazil), and Wuhan Jiangda (China) among them.

FIFA's Chief Women's Football Officer, Sarai Bareman, highlighted the significance of this milestone for the professionalization and global expansion of women's club football.

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