1985 IAAF World Race Walking Cup México, the United Kingdom, the United States, Algeria, Australia, China, Canada, Colombia, and Kenya proceeded directly to the final. México withdrew due to the Mexico City earthquake. Saint-Aubin-lès-Elbeuf, France, June 22/23 Borås, Sweden, June 15 Russe, Bulgaria, June 22/23 This year, China, the Soviet Union, Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada proceeded directly to the final. Borås, Sweden, June 15 Russe, Bulgaria, June 22 Saint-Aubin-lès-Elbeuf, France, June 2 1985 IAAF World Race Walking Cup The 1985 IAAF World Race Walking Cup was held on 28 and 29 September 1985 in the streets of St John's, Isle of
Rugby League World Cup increased to 16. Seven teams have officially hosted and co-hosted the World Cup. Only 1975, 1985-88 and 1989-92 were held internationally and not in a specific country. Scotland hosted games in the 2000 world cup but these games were considered to have been hosted by Great Britain rather than the specific home nations. Although games were played in Papua New Guinea during the 1985-88 and 1989-92 World Cups, they are due to officially become the eighth nation to host games in 2017 alongside Australia and New Zealand. In total, 81 stadiums have hosted world cup games over the 14 tournaments.