Every Rugby League World Cup squad as it’s named

All ten nations competing in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup have confirmed their 23-man squads ahead of the opening match on October 15. The competing teams include Australia, the Cook Islands, England, France, Fiji, Lebanon, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, and Tonga. Australia and Papua New Guinea also designated shadow players for the tournament.

Several squads feature notable inclusions and omissions across the rosters. Australia added Lindsay Smith as a late replacement for the injured Lindsay Collins, while Mitchell Moses chose to represent Australia over Lebanon. Additionally, Valentine Holmes was selected to debut for the Cook Islands, and Jack de Belin will lead Papua New Guinea.