Lebanon names Rugby League World Cup squad for 2026 tournament
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 10:53 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The Lebanon Cedars have announced their 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 Rugby League World Cup, set to begin on October 17 against Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby. Jacob Kiraz leads the side after impressing in the 2022 tournament, where Lebanon reached the quarter-finals. Notable absences include Mitchell Moses, who joins Australia's squad, and Adam Doueihi, recovering from shoulder surgery. Coach Michael Cheika returns after leading the team in 2022, and his assistant Matt King will oversee the squad before taking the reins for NSW State of Origin. Lebanon will also face Tonga on October 23 and France on November 1 in the tournament's group stage.
- •Lebanon's first match is against Papua New Guinea on October 17.
- •Jacob Kiraz is a key player, returning from the 2022 World Cup.
- •Mitchell Moses is absent, having joined the Australian team.
- •Adam Doueihi is sidelined due to recent shoulder surgery.
- •Lebanon will also play Tonga and France in their group stage matches.
- 10:53 PMZero Tackle NRL — Lebanon confirm Rugby League World Cup squad
"A lot of players from their previous World Cup side return.
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