Wane had been in charge for a home World Cup in 2022 however England were knocked out in the semi-finals, losing to Samoa in golden-point extra time.
England won home series against Tonga and Samoa in the following two years but lost all three Ashes Tests to Australia on home soil last autumn.
After that series defeat, Wane said there was “no question” that he was the right person to lead his nation into the 2026 World Cup.
However, in a statement following his departure, Wane said: “It has been the honour of my life to coach England over the last six years, but after careful reflection I believe the time is right to step aside and allow the programme to move forward into its next chapter.”
England’s opening pool match at the World Cup is against Tonga in Perth on 17 October, with games against France and Papua New Guinea to follow.
Wane worked on a full-time basis but the Rugby Football League has said the role will be a part-time position and initially encapsulate just this year’s World Cup.
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