Pacific Nations Cup 2026 begins with Fiji vs Canada semifinal

The 2026 Pacific Nations Cup begins this Saturday with a knockout format featuring four teams. In the first semifinal, defending champion Fiji will face Canada at Hanazono Stadium in Osaka, Japan.

The second semifinal will see host nation Japan compete against the United States. The winners of these matches will advance to the final at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Tokyo, while the losers will play for third place.

The tournament serves as a key preparation stage for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. For Argentina, the matches are of particular interest as Fiji and Canada are scheduled to be opponents in Group C of the upcoming World Cup.