Miski's Golden-Point Try Seals Lebanon's Thrilling 24-20 Win Over France

Lebanon claimed their first win of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup in the most dramatic fashion possible, beating France 24-20 in golden point in Sydney. Wigan winger Abbas Miski was the hero, intercepting a chip-and-chase and racing clear to score five minutes into extra time, after France had snatched a lifeline with the very last play of normal time. The finish swung on Hull KR star Arthur Mourgue, who went from hero to zero in the space of five minutes. His two-point drop goal on the hooter levelled the scores at 20-20 and forced golden point, but a major error from Mourgue then handed Lebanon the opening Miski exploited. Lebanon looked to have done enough before France's late escape act. The result is a historic moment for the Cedars in their final group game. For France, it is a crushing way to end their campaign, beaten by a golden-point try after coming back from the dead. For Lebanon, it is a win that will live long in their World Cup story.