# BBC to show England-France wheelchair World Cup final

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/bbc-to-show-england-france-wheelchair-world-cup-final/
- Published: 2026-11-12T11:30:15+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T12:38:01+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/articles/c8dx16rnrpkxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Europe, Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- England face France in Friday’s World Cup final.
- BBC iPlayer will show the match free-to-air.
- The teams have contested the past three finals.

## Summary

England’s attempt to retain the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup will be shown live and free-to-air on BBC iPlayer on Friday. The final against France in Wollongong is a repeat of the 2022 decider, when England won 28-24 with a late Tom Halliwell try.

The rivals have contested the past three finals, with France winning in 2013 and 2017 before England’s victory in 2022. Friday’s match starts at 08:45 GMT, with live text coverage on the BBC Sport website and app; BBC Radio 5 Live will cover the men’s and women’s finals on Sunday, both featuring Australia against New Zealand. Wheelchair rugby league is an inclusive five-a-side game in which players score tries by crossing the line with the ball.

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