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Can Tonga and Samoa create World Cup history with semi-final wins?

It was the most anticipated game of the group stages, and it was clear to see why as Tonga and Samoa did battle and both booked their spots in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 2 sources•1 min read•Updated November 4, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC

Tonga will face New Zealand after winning all three group matches, before Samoa face Australia in a repeat of the 2022 final.

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