2000 Rugby League World Cup qualifying was contested by the national rugby league football teams of Lebanon, the United States, Morocco, Canada, Italy and

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for the 16th spot in the 2000 Rugby League World Cup tournament. Lebanon won the tournament and went on to the World Cup.

Qualified teams

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First round

Pool A

The first pool of World Cup qualifiers involved teams from the Mediterranean; Lebanon, Italy and Morocco. These matches were held in France. ---- ----

Pool B

The second pool of World Cup qualifiers involved teams from the Pacific Rim; United States,

and Canada. Pool B qualifiers were held in

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, United States.

Second round

References

1999 in rugby league

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