The 2026 Rugby League World Cup groups have been confirmed, with the world’s best nations split across multiple pools ahead of the tournament in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
The RLWC 2026 group stage will determine which teams progress to the knockout rounds, with a unique format featuring both traditional pools and crossover fixtures. Below you can find the full Rugby League World Cup groups, including every team and how the tournament structure works.
You can also view the full match schedule, including dates, venues and results, on our 👉 2026 Rugby League World Cup fixtures and results page