CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 29 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:
When it comes to major global sporting events, England is famous for hosting Wimbledon; France, for the Tour de France; and America, for the Masters golf tournament.
But the U.S. is also on a streak, landing more international events than ever.
This year, the nation co-hosted the FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico. The U.S. will also host the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and the Rugby World Cup in 2031 and 2033.
On Sept. 12, more than 68,000 rugby fans descended on the host city, Baltimore, to watch one of the world's greatest rivalries: the South Africa Springboks versus the New Zealand All Blacks, which South Africa won, 43-28....