# Argentina returns to WRC in 2028

> Argentina to host World Rally Championship event in 2028 after 10-year hiatus.
- Title: Argentina returns to WRC in 2028 · Autosport | Shortify
- Summary: Argentina to host World Rally Championship event in 2028 after 10-year hiatus. Argentina will host its first WRC round since 2019 in 2028 following a deal…
- Keywords: world rally championship, argentina, cordoba province, fia, automovil club argentino, rally argentina, wrc 2028, Autosport
- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/wrc/news/argentina-set-to-make-wrc-return/10874128
- Author: Tom Howard
- Published: 2026-11-12T14:02:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: world rally championship, argentina, cordoba province, fia, automovil club argentino, rally argentina, wrc 2028, sports, cars
## Argentina returns to WRC
Argentina is set to host a World Rally Championship round for the first time since 2019.
## WRC hiatus history
Argentina has a rich history in the WRC with its rocky gravel stages from 1980 to 2019, missing only in 1995 and 2010.
## 2020 cancellation
The event was set for 2020 but cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
## Cordoba Province deal
Argentina's second largest city, Cordoba Province, signed a multi-year contract with WRC to host the event in 2028.
## Governor Llaryora statement
Governor Martin Llaryora said the rally is part of Cordoba’s history and passion, but also means tourism and jobs for people.

> The Rally is part of Cordoba’s history and passion, but it also means tourism and jobs for our people
## FIA President statement
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said Argentina has motorsport in its blood and passionate fans with remarkable terrain.

> Argentina is a country with motorsport in its blood, passionate fans and remarkable terrain
## WRC Promoter statement
WRC Promoter CEO Eric Boullier said the return will build a sustainable future for Rally Argentina and reconnect the WRC with the country.

> This multi-year commitment is about more than simply returning to a familiar destination. It is about building a sustainable, long-term future for Rally Argentina and reconnecting the WRC with a country where rallying means so much to so many people
## South American context
Chile and Paraguay are the only South American nations to have featured in WRC since 2020, with Paraguay's title sponsor collapsing recently.
## Key takeaway

Argentina will host its first WRC round since 2019 in 2028 following a deal with Cordoba Province government.