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Rugby League World Cup 2026

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The Rugby League World Cup returns to Australia in 2026 with Papua New Guinea to also play host to some matches.

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Tournament Dates


Details are still to be announced however the tournament is scheduled to take place in October & November 2026.

The Rugby League World Cup


The Rugby League World Cup was first held in France in 1954 where England defeated the hosts 16-12 to claim the inaugural title. The tournament has been staged sporadically since and has been dominated by the Kangaroos since the 1970s. Expansion to 10 teams occurred in the 1990s and the 2022 event was contested by 16 sides.

The 2026 event will involve 10 nations:

  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • England
  • Fiji
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Lebanon
  • Tonga
  • Samoa
  • Two places to be confirmed in 2025
Australia claimed their 12th World Cup title in 2022 and will be looking to make it 4-in-a-row since being upset by the Kiwis in 2008.

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Preregister Questions

What kind of package would interest you?

Match ticket + pre-match event
Weekend hotel & match package
Papua New Guinea tour

In addition to Australia, which country would you like to see?

New Zealand
England
Papua New Guinea
Tonga
Samoa
Fiji
Lebanon

Which State of Origin side do you support?

Queensland
New South Wales

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Rugby League World Cup 2026
Event Date/s:
October & November 2026
Venue:
TBC, Australia & Papua New Guinea