{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69bc8f2f3bbfcfe8db2d8d7a/6ac6ee0b8f90a39dfc903b25?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP 2026 PREVIEW","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/69bc8f2f3bbfcfe8db2d8d7a/1791446570090-800c5310-3538-41ef-9573-d3be2db3d77c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP 2026 PREVIEW!</p><p><br></p><p>The Rugby League World Cup is almost here, and Isaac Issa and Kat Haddad are breaking down EVERYTHING you need to know ahead of the tournament!</p><p><br></p><p>From the Kangaroos’ star-studded squad to the nations capable of causing major upsets, we take a deep dive into the men’s and women’s competitions, analysing the biggest contenders, key players, notable omissions and storylines to watch.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us!</p><p>Footy In focus: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/footyinfocuspod/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/footyinfocuspod/</a></p><p>Isaac: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/isaacissa_journalist/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/isaacissa_journalist/</a></p><p>Kat: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kathaddad\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/kathaddad</a></p><p><br></p><p>Who are YOU backing to lift the trophy? Drop your predictions in the comments!</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 - Welcome</p><p>03:00 - Explaining the pools</p><p>05:00 - Australia</p><p>19:25 - New Zealand</p><p>30:50 - Samoa</p><p>42:20 - Tonga</p><p>51:15 - England</p><p>59:15 - Fiji</p><p>01:02:40 - PNG</p><p>01:06:25 - Lebanon</p><p>01:13:00 - France</p><p>01:15:10 - Cook Islands</p><p><br></p><p>#RLWC2026 #RugbyLeague #NRL #Kangaroos #RugbyLeagueWorldCup</p>","author_name":"Kat Haddad and Isaac Issa"}