France, who will host the European qualifying competition for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, has today launched details of a two-match series against Lebanon which it will use to prepare for the RLWC qualifying tournament.

October will see an intense month of action for the French side, with four international matches in the schedule.

On Sunday 13th October, France take on Michael Cheika's Lebanon in Parmiers before a second fixture takes place on Saturday 19th October in Albi.

Tickets for both games are now on sale here: www.ffr13.fr/billetterie/ 

Following the Lebanon series, Laurent Frayssinou's men will turn their attention to the RLWC qualifier semi-final against Ukraine on Tuesday 22nd October with the winners and the winners of the Serbia v Wales match meeting on Saturday 26th October for the right to progress to the World Series in 2025 and contest the final berths for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. 

France v Lebanon Games: 
October 13, 3:00 p.m.: France vs Lebanon - Stade Balussou de Pamiers
October 19, 8:00 p.m.: France vs Lebanon - Albi Stadium 

General Admission: 15€ 
FFR XIII & Student license fee: €10 
13 years and under: Free