The French Federation announced it on Friday evening on its website.
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The French Rugby Union Federation announced it on Friday, January 7: France will host the World Cup in 2025. This is a first since 1972, even if the country had already hosted a few meetings of the edition. 2000. The organization was initially handed over to the United States and Canada, before being withdrawn due to financial problems. A press conference will take place on Tuesday to present the project. It will be opened by Prime Minister Jean Castex.
It’s done ! https://t.co/YXrgAf2E34
– French Rugby XIII Federation (@FFRXIII) January 7, 2022
This news confirms the development of rugby union in France, after a golden autumn. The Catalans Dragons reached the final of the Super League, while the Toulouse club gained their promotion in this division.
This will be the first edition since 2017, since the World Cup scheduled for fall 2021 has been canceled due to Covid-19. France, more present in the semi-finals since 1972, hopes to shine there.