The Reds’ home will host both a men’s quarter-final and the opening match and ceremony for the women’s tournament when it takes place across October and November 2021.
Peter Moore, LFC’s chief executive officer, said: “Liverpool Football Club is delighted to play its part in hosting the Rugby League World Cup 2021. Anfield is renowned for its award-winning welcome and we very much look forward to extending that welcome to fans of both the men’s and women’s rugby league games in 2021.”
The next edition of the Rugby League World Cup is the first major sporting tournament to simultaneously host a female, male and wheelchair competition - and the city of Liverpool is the only host city that will stage all three formats of the competition.