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2026 Rugby League World Cup Round 2 Team Lists: Every squad confirmed

Crucial selection decisions have been made ahead of Round 2, with World Cup nations preparing for pivotal group-stage clashes.

By Zero Tackle · Zero Tackle

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 4:58 AM

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Squad lists for Round 2 of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup group stage have been officially confirmed.
Tonga plays Lebanon at CommBank Stadium, while Papua New Guinea hosts Samoa at PNG Football Stadium.
England faces France at HBF Park, and New Zealand meets Cook Islands at One NZ Stadium.

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Official team lists have been confirmed for Round 2 of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup group stage matches. The upcoming fixtures feature Tonga facing Lebanon at CommBank Stadium, Papua New Guinea hosting Samoa at PNG Football Stadium, and England taking on France at HBF Park.

The round also includes New Zealand playing the Cook Islands at One NZ Stadium, followed by Australia meeting Fiji at Suncorp Stadium. Star selections include James Tedesco starting at fullback for Australia, Keano Kini for New Zealand, and AJ Brimson for England.

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2026 Rugby League World Cup Round 2 Team Lists: Every squad confirmed

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