# Tonga and Samoa Rugby World Cup Semi-Final Wins

> Tonga and Samoa could create Rugby League World Cup history with semi-final wins.
- Title: Tonga and Samoa Rugby World Cup Semi-Final Wins · Sky Sports
- Summary: Tonga and Samoa could create Rugby League World Cup history with semi-final wins. Tonga and Samoa both advanced to Rugby League World Cup semi-finals after…
- Keywords: rugby league world cup, tonga, samoa, england, australia, new zealand, semifinal, Sky Sports
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12040/13606994/rugby-league-world-cup-can-tonga-and-samoa-create-history-with-semi-final-wins
- Author: Megan Wellens
- Published: 2026-11-04T07:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rugby league world cup, tonga, samoa, england, australia, new zealand, semifinal, sports
## Tonga and Samoa advance to semi-finals
Tonga beat Samoa 20-18 in the final group match, securing their place in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.
## England eliminated from Rugby League World Cup
England were knocked out of the Rugby League World Cup after Tonga beat Samoa.
## Semi-final matchups
Tonga will play New Zealand in the last four while Samoa faces Australia in a repeat of the 2022 final.
## Historic potential
If Samoa beat Australia, they would be the first team to reach the Rugby League World Cup final without Australia since 1954.
## Population context
Tonga has a population of around 100,000 while Samoa has a population of approximately 200,000.
## Eligibility rule changes
A change in eligibility rules enabled Australian and New Zealand-born stars to pledge allegiance to Tonga and Samoa.
## Historic significance
If both teams win, a historic Rugby League World Cup final without Australia since 1954 could occur.
## Key takeaway

Tonga and Samoa both advanced to Rugby League World Cup semi-finals after beating England, potentially creating the first final without Australia since 1954.