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Lebanon and France are both out, and they meet in Parramatta playing for a first win of the Rugby League World Cup. Our tip, the odds and the named teams.
Both sides are out, so this is about finishing the tournament with a win. Lebanon lost to PNG and Tonga; France lost 78-4 to Samoa and 82-0 to England. It is the middle game of a triple-header at CommBank Stadium, after the Jillaroos play Wales and before Tonga v Samoa.
Below are our tip and the reasoning, the head to head, the named teams 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 3 |
| Date | Sunday 1 November 2026 |
| Kick-off | 5:40pm AEDT. NRL.com lists that time; 5:50pm in some older listings is the original draw. |
| Venue | CommBank Stadium, Parramatta |
| Broadcast | Seven and 7plus, free-to-air |
| Coaches | Michael Cheika (Lebanon), Laurent Frayssinous (France) |
Lebanon vs France Tips & Prediction
Our pick: Lebanon to win. Lebanon won their only World Cup meeting with France, 29-18 in Canberra in 2017, and have the stronger NRL-heavy squad. France have scored four points in two games and conceded 160.
Best bet: under 56.5 total points (about $1.90). Lebanon have scored only 18 points in two games and were kept scoreless by Tonga. Even against a weak France defence, getting close to 57 points between the two sides needs an attacking performance Lebanon have not yet shown.
The odds. Lebanon are $1.03 head to head at Ladbrokes on Tuesday evening (27 October), after the teams were named, with France $12.50. The line is Lebanon -30.5 and the total 56.5, both at about $1.90. Prices move with late team news, so compare them on the day.
Lebanon vs France Head to Head
Lebanon have the better record in the meetings we could confirm, including the only World Cup game between the sides.
| Date | Result | Venue | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2017 | Lebanon 29-18 France | Canberra | World Cup |
| November 2002 | Lebanon 36-6 France | Tripoli | Mediterranean Cup |
Form at this World Cup
Lebanon lost 42-18 to PNG in Port Moresby and 36-0 to Tonga at CommBank Stadium.
France lost 78-4 to Samoa and 82-0 to England in Perth, the biggest defeat of the tournament so far.
Lebanon vs France Team News
Both teams were named on Tuesday 27 October. Coaches can still make changes up to an hour before kick-off, so check the late mail on the day.
Lebanon: named team
Khaled Rajab is out, so Joseph Nohra wears the No.6, and Abbas Miski starts in the second row alongside Tony Sukkar. Alex Twal captains the side. Named team: Jacob Kiraz; Tony Francis, Michael Gabrael, Jordan Samrani, Jason Saab; Joseph Nohra, Alex Conti; Jaxson Rahme, Moustafa Dirani, James Roumanos, Tony Sukkar, Abbas Miski, Alex Twal (c). Bench: Yehya Ayache, Tupou Francis, Jalal Bazzaz, Khalil Rahme, Shadi Hammoud, Mikael Ibrahim.
France: named team
Latrell Siegwalt is out with his dislocated shoulder. César Rouge starts at five-eighth with Thomas Lacans at halfback, and Théo Fages drops to the bench. Alrix Da Costa starts at hooker, Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet moves to centre and Leo Darrelatour comes in on the wing. Benjamin Garcia captains the side from lock. Named team: Arthur Mourgue; Leo Darrelatour, Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet, Romeo Tropis, Benjamin Laguerre; César Rouge, Thomas Lacans; Romain Navarrete, Alrix Da Costa, Julian Bousquet, Mathieu Cozza, Mathieu Jussaume, Benjamin Garcia (c). Bench: Amir Bourouh, Lambert Belmas, Jordan Dezaria, Jowasa Drodrolagi, Théo Fages, Fouad Yaha.
What Is at Stake
Nothing for the semi-finals: both teams are out. The winner finishes fifth on the Pools B and C table and the loser sixth.
Lebanon vs France Betting Markets
- Head to head: the match winner, with golden point extra time if it is level at full time.
- Line: a points start for the underdog, usually the better market when the head-to-head price is short.
- Total points: over or under a set number of combined points.
- 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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Lebanon vs France FAQs
When is Lebanon vs France at the Rugby League World Cup?
Sunday 1 November 2026 at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta, kicking off at 5:40pm AEDT. NRL.com lists that time; 5:50pm in some older listings is the original draw.
Can Lebanon or France still qualify for the semi-finals?
No. Both have lost their first two games and cannot reach the top two of the Pools B and C table.
Who will win Lebanon vs France?
Our pick is Lebanon, and our best bet is under 56.5 total points.
Have Lebanon and France met at a World Cup before?
Yes, once: Lebanon won 29-18 in Canberra in 2017, their first World Cup win.
Where can I watch Lebanon vs France?
Live and free on Seven and 7plus in Australia.
More Rugby League World Cup Coverage
- England vs PNG tips
- New Zealand vs Fiji tips
- Australia vs Cook Islands tips
- Tonga vs Samoa tips
- Jillaroos vs Wales tips
- Australia 36-22 Fiji: result
- New Zealand 82-16 Cook Islands: result
- Rugby League World Cup hub: schedule, ladder and tips
- Results and ladder
- Schedule and TV guide
- Women’s Rugby League World Cup
- The final
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