Australia will host the next World Cup, which will take place a year later than scheduled after France's withdrawal.
Australia will host the men's, women's and wheelchair World Cups in October and November 2026, with games also in Papua New Guinea.
Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V'landys said it will be the most "culturally diverse World Cup ever staged" and will help "cement rugby league as the number one sport in the Pacific". Last summer New Zealand said it would host the tournament in 2025, but governing body the International Rugby League said it wanted to wait until 2026 to ensure it has the best chance of success.
IRL chairman Troy Grant said: "Rugby league has never been stronger in Australia and the Pacific, with sold-out stadiums, record television ratings and much excitement about Pacific expansion. "The condensed format will mean every single match is competitive, while the possibility of some games being played as double- or triple-headers represents great value for fans wanting to see the best rugby league talent on the planet."The 2025 men's tournament was set to feature 16 teams, but it has been cut to 10 for 2026.
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