2026 Men's Rugby League World Cup
| 2026 Men's Rugby League World Cup | |
|---|---|
| Number of teams | 10 |
| Host countries | Australia Papua New Guinea |
The 2026 Men's Rugby League World Cup will be the seventeenth staging of the Rugby League World Cup, and will be one of three major tournaments part of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
The competition was to be held in October and November 2025, but was moved to 2026 following the withdrawal of France as the host nation. The competition will run in parallel with the women's and wheelchair tournaments.
Due to the rescheduling, the competition will feature 10 teams.