England stunned by Tonga in World Cup opener
Summary
Tonga defeated England 30-12 in the opening match of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, causing an unexpected upset. England made many mistakes, and Tonga took advantage to score multiple tries and win the game.Key Facts
- Tonga won 30-12 against England in their first 2026 World Cup match.
- England was ranked third in the world; Tonga was ranked fifth.
- Tonga scored four tries, with key tries from Olakau'atu, Utoikamanu, and Koula.
- England scored two tries by Brimson and Young.
- Tonga's kicker, Isaiya Katoa, successfully kicked three goals and four penalties.
- England made several errors, including a critical knock-on by Victor Radley.
- The match took place in Perth, where many Tongan fans supported their team.
- England must improve in upcoming games against France and Papua New Guinea to reach the semi-finals.
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