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England and France both lost in Round 1 and meet in Perth in Round 2 of the Rugby League World Cup, with the loser all but out.
Both sides lost in Round 1, England 30-12 to Tonga in Perth and France 78-4 to Samoa, so this is close to a knockout game for the semi-finals. England stay in Perth for it, and they beat France 40-8 the last time the two met.
Below are our tip and the reasoning, the head to head, both squads and what is at stake. Every match is on our Rugby League World Cup hub.
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Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Competition | Rugby League World Cup, Pools B and C, Round 2 |
| Date | Saturday 24 October 2026 |
| Kick-off | 5:35pm AEDT (2:35pm AWST in Perth) |
| Venue | HBF Park, Perth |
| Broadcast | Seven and 7plus, free-to-air |
| Coaches | Brian McDermott (England), Laurent Frayssinous (France) |
England vs France Tips & Prediction
Our pick: England to win. England were beaten by Tonga, but France conceded 14 tries to Samoa and have not been competitive against the top tier. England’s squad is stronger across the park, and they beat France 40-8 in Toulouse in 2024.
The worry for England is form. They have now lost four Tests in a row, the three 2025 Ashes Tests and Tonga, and they managed only two tries in Perth.
Best value: England 13+. France’s defence conceded 78 points in Round 1, and England need points difference as much as the win after their loss to Tonga.
England vs France Head to Head
England have the far better record in recent meetings.
| Date | Result | Venue | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | England 40-8 France | Toulouse | Test match |
Round 1 form
England lost 30-12 to Tonga in Perth in Round 1, their first loss to Tonga in seven Tests. AJ Brimson and Dominic Young scored their tries.
France lost 78-4 to Samoa in Parramatta in Round 1, with Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet scoring their only try.
England vs France Team News
Expect changes for England after the loss to Tonga. Round 2 teams are named during the week, and we add the line-ups here as soon as they are out.
England Team News
Squad: George Williams (c), Matty Ashton, AJ Brimson, Ben Currie, Zach Eckersley, Herbie Farnworth, Ethan Havard, Max King, Morgan Knowles, Mikey Lewis, Jez Litten, Junior Nsemba, Brad O’Neill, Kai Pearce-Paul, Victor Radley, Hugo Savala, Harry Smith, Morgan Smithies, Ben Talty, Luke Thompson, Sam Walters, Jack Welsby, Dom Young.
France Team News
Squad: Benjamin Garcia, Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet, Lambert Belmas, Julian Bousquet, Amir Bourouh, Tiaki Chan, Mathieu Cozza, Alrix Da Costa, Léo Darrelatour, Jordan Dezaria, Joe Drodrolagi, Théo Fages, Louis Grossemy, Mathieu Jussaume, Thomas Lacans, Benjamin Laguerre, Arthur Mourgue, Romain Navarrete, Arthur Romano, César Rougé, Latrell Siegwalt, Roméo Tropis, Fouad Yaha.
What Is at Stake
England are in Pool B and France in Pool C, and the two pools share one table. Both lost in Round 1, so the loser is all but out of the race for the top two.
| Team | Remaining pool game |
|---|---|
| England | Papua New Guinea (Fri 30 Oct, Wollongong) |
| France | Lebanon (Sun 1 Nov, CommBank Stadium) |
England vs France Betting Markets
- Head to head: the match winner, with golden point extra time if it is level after 80 minutes.
- Line: a points start for the underdog, usually the better market when the head-to-head price is short.
- Winning margin: bands such as 1-12 and 13+.
- Try scorers: first, last and anytime try scorer markets on both squads.
- Same game multi: a result, margin and try scorers in one bet. See our same game multi guide.
Compare prices across our best NRL betting sites, which all price the World Cup.
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England vs France FAQs
When is England vs France at the Rugby League World Cup?
Saturday 24 October 2026 at HBF Park in Perth, kicking off at 5:35pm AEDT, which is 2:35pm in Perth.
Who will win England vs France?
Our pick is England, with England by 13 or more as the value bet.
What is the England vs France head to head?
England won the most recent meeting 40-8 in Toulouse in June 2024.
Where can I watch England vs France?
Live and free on Seven and 7plus in Australia.
More Rugby League World Cup Coverage
- Tonga vs Lebanon tips
- PNG vs Samoa tips
- New Zealand vs Cook Islands tips
- Australia vs Fiji tips
- Jillaroos vs England tips
- Rugby League World Cup hub: schedule, ladder and tips
- Results and ladder
- Schedule and TV guide
- Squads
- Rugby League World Cup winners
- The final
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