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The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will be the 10th edition of the tournament, scheduled from 7 February to 8 March 2026. It will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka and organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The event will follow the Twenty20 International format, featuring group stages, Super 8s, and knockout rounds. A total of 20 teams will play across 55 matches, with India entering as the defending champions after winning the 2024 edition.
India and Sri Lanka qualified automatically as hosts. They will be joined by Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, the United States, and West Indies — the top seven teams from the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup. Based on ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings, Ireland, New Zealand, and Pakistan have also booked their places.
The remaining eight teams earned their spots through regional qualifiers. Canada qualified from the Americas region, Italy and the Netherlands from Europe, Namibia and Zimbabwe from Africa, and Nepal, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates from the combined Asia–EAP region.
This tournament will also mark Italy’s historic debut in a major ICC event. With 20 teams from all continents, the 2026 T20 World Cup promises an exciting blend of experience, competition, and new talent.
India and Sri Lanka qualified automatically as hosts. They will be joined by Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, the United States, and West Indies — the top seven teams from the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup. Based on ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings, Ireland, New Zealand, and Pakistan have also booked their places.
The remaining eight teams earned their spots through regional qualifiers. Canada qualified from the Americas region, Italy and the Netherlands from Europe, Namibia and Zimbabwe from Africa, and Nepal, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates from the combined Asia–EAP region.
This tournament will also mark Italy’s historic debut in a major ICC event. With 20 teams from all continents, the 2026 T20 World Cup promises an exciting blend of experience, competition, and new talent.
