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
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