Luc Lacoste, president of the French Rugby League Federation, said: “It is wonderful news.
“We are extremely proud. Together, we will make France 2025 a huge success. The story starts today.”
France 2025, which will be staged in October and November, will be the 17th Rugby League World Cup and third in France following 1954 and 1972.
Following the announcement of the hosting by French Prime Minister Jean Castex, chief executive of the RFL Ralph Rimmer said: “I am delighted for Luc Lacoste and his team.”
Rimmer added: “It was the imagination and determination of French Rugby League pioneers such as Paul Barriere which established our sport’s World Cup in 1954, and it has taken similar qualities to allow this announcement to be made 50 years since France last staged the competition.