The Rugby League World Cup 2026 brings three tournaments together across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, starting on 15 October.
Three World Cups
The men's competition has 10 teams, and the women's and wheelchair competitions each have 8. Wheelchair matches are all played in Wollongong.
How the men's pools work
Pool A has four teams. England, France, Lebanon, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Tonga share a combined Pool B and C table. The top two from Pool A and the top two from the combined table go through to the semi-finals.
Key dates
The men's semi-finals are on 7 and 8 November, in Newcastle and Sydney. The men's and women's finals are both on Sunday 15 November at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. See the full list on our schedule page.
Frequently asked questions
How many teams play at RLWC 2026?
There are 26 teams: 10 men's, 8 women's and 8 wheelchair teams.