Men's squad news is a major part of the build-up to the Rugby League World Cup 2026. This guide brings together the 10 men's team profiles, the tournament pool context and the notable captaincy and selection details present in our current team data.
This is an independent fan guide, not an official squad announcement. Player selections, availability and tournament registrations can change. Check each national team or the official RLWC website for confirmation before treating a list as final.
Men's tournament at a glance
Ten nations are included in the men's tournament. Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Cook Islands are grouped in Pool A. England, France, Lebanon, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Tonga feature in the combined Pool B and C table. Visit the men's RLWC 2026 schedule for fixtures and the pools and standings guide for competition context.
All 10 men's team profiles
- Australia Kangaroos squad — Pool A. Isaah Yeo is listed as captain.
- New Zealand Kiwis squad — Pool A.
- Fiji Bati squad — Pool A.
- Cook Islands Kukis squad — Pool A. KL Iro is listed as captain.
- England squad — combined Pools B and C.
- France squad — combined Pools B and C.
- Lebanon Cedars squad — combined Pools B and C.
- Papua New Guinea Kumuls squad — combined Pools B and C.
- Samoa Toa Samoa squad — combined Pools B and C.
- Tonga Mate Ma'a Tonga squad — combined Pools B and C.
Each country link opens its team profile. Several nations enter other RLWC competitions too, so check the tournament label on the page when a country has multiple squad lists.
Kangaroos and Kiwis team watch
Australia's current guide entry names Isaah Yeo as captain and lists 23 players. Six players are marked as debutants in the data: Bradman Best, Jack Bostock, Blayke Brailey, David Fifita, Jacob Preston and Sam Walker. These labels describe the current dataset and should be checked against official announcements.
New Zealand's Kiwis profile has a separate player list and Pool A information. The two sides share the pool with Fiji and Cook Islands, making the team pages and Australia v New Zealand match preview useful companion reads as the opening fixture approaches.
The combined Pools B and C table
England, France, Lebanon, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Tonga are tracked together in the tournament's combined table. Their team pages link the squad guide to country-specific details without suggesting that the teams share one roster. Compare the profiles, then use the schedule and results pages to follow each team's route through the competition.
How to follow men's squad changes
- Open the team profile linked above and check its squad and captain details.
- Confirm the information against the relevant national-team announcement or official tournament source.
- Recheck close to match day for late changes, withdrawals or updated registrations.
- Follow the men's schedule for fixtures and the teams directory for all tournament entries.
We will update this guide when the team information maintained on this site changes. For official confirmation, follow the relevant team or tournament organiser directly.
Frequently asked questions
Who is listed as Kangaroos captain for RLWC 2026?
Isaah Yeo is listed as captain in the current Australia team data on this site. Confirm the final match-day team details with official sources.
Which nations are in men's Pool A?
The Pool A team profiles are Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Cook Islands. The other six teams appear in the combined Pools B and C table.
Are these final official squads?
This article summarizes the team data currently shown on rlwcfans. It is not an official selection notice, and squad lists can change.
Frequently asked questions
How many teams are in the men's RLWC 2026?
Ten teams are listed for the men's Rugby League World Cup 2026: Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Cook Islands, England, France, Lebanon, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Tonga.
Who is listed as captain of the Kangaroos?
Isaah Yeo is listed as Australia's captain in the team data currently used by this guide. Confirm the latest official team announcement before relying on a selection detail.
Where can I see all men's RLWC 2026 player lists?
Use the team-profile links in this article or open the RLWC 2026 teams directory. The profiles show the player names and other details available in our current guide data.