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2026 Rugby League World Cup: Three Tournaments, 26 Teams

11/23/2025

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The 2026 Rugby League World Cup draw announced three tournaments—Men's, Women's, and Wheelchair.
The event includes 14 nations and 26 teams across 53 matches in 31 days.
The Men's tournament begins on October 15, 2026, at Allianz Stadium, with Australia and New Zealand highlighted.
The Women's tournament starts on October 16, 2026.
The Wheelchair tournament will take place entirely at Wollongong’s WIN Entertainment Centre.

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Story summary

The 2026 Rugby League World Cup draw announced three tournaments—Men's, Women's, and Wheelchair.
The event includes 14 nations and 26 teams across 53 matches in 31 days.
The Men's tournament begins on October 15, 2026, at Allianz Stadium, with Australia and New Zealand highlighted.
The Women's tournament starts on October 16, 2026.
The Wheelchair tournament will take place entirely at Wollongong’s WIN Entertainment Centre.