The 2026 Rugby League World Cup is set to take place in Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea, showcasing men's, women's, and wheelchair tournaments. With Australia and New Zealand hosting, excitement builds as the competition approaches.

Defending Champions:

• Australia holds the title in the men's and women's categories.
• England is the reigning champion in the wheelchair competition.

Key Dates:

• The men's tournament kicks off on Thursday, October 15, at 10:05 am (BST) with Australia facing New Zealand.
• England's men's team starts their campaign on Saturday, October 17, against Tonga at 10:05 am, while the women's team faces Wales earlier that day at 7:35 am.
• The wheelchair tournament commences on Friday, October 30, featuring England taking on Wales at 4:30 am.

Men's Pool Groups:

• Group A: Australia, New Zealand, Cook Islands, Fiji
• Group B: England, Lebanon, Samoa
• Group C: France, Papua New Guinea, Tonga

Women's Pool Groups:

• Group A: Australia, England, Samoa, Wales
• Group B: New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, France, Fiji

Wheelchair Pool Groups:

• Group A: England, Ireland, Wales, USA
• Group B: France, Australia, Scotland, New Zealand

Fixtures Highlight:

• Men's Matches:
  • October 15: Australia vs. New Zealand
  • October 17: England vs. Tonga
• Women's Matches:
  • October 16: Australia vs. Samoa
  • October 17: England vs. Wales
• Wheelchair Matches:
  • October 30: England vs. Wales

The tournament culminates with the finals on November 15 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. With thrilling matchups and fierce competition ahead, the Rugby League World Cup promises to be an unforgettable event.