World Cup Group Phase

The Rugby League World Cup 2026 group phase will decide which nations progress to the knockout stages of the men’s, women’s and wheelchair tournaments.

Across three rounds of pool matches, teams from Australia, New Zealand, England, Tonga, Samoa, Papua New Guinea and other rugby league nations will battle for a place in the semi-finals.

This hub contains the latest fixtures, results, standings and coverage from every Rugby League World Cup 2026 group phase match, including team lists, previews, squad announcements and tournament news.

Use the links below to follow each round of the competition and track how the race for the knockout stages unfolds.