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Phoenix Eyes Rugby World Cup 2031 | Mesa News
Phoenix is officially in the running to host the Men’s Rugby World Cup in 2031, with city council backing Arizona’s bid — a historic first for the U.S. as the tournament makes its debut on American soil. Competing against giants like New York and LA, Arizona hopes to leverage State Farm Stadium and its proven event expertise to land the games, while officials still await cost details. This push follows Phoenix’s earlier withdrawal from the 2026 FIFA World Cup bid, but now the city’s aiming high — with final decisions expected by year’s end and official host cities announced after the 2027…
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