“Cricket fans around the world can look forward to an exciting and action-packed tournament.”
The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will feature 20 teams, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 6 to March 8, 2026.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) secured the final spot by defeating Japan in the Asia-EAP Qualifier. Along with Nepal and Oman, they completed the list of regional qualifiers.
The confirmed teams include:
Hosts: India, Sri Lanka
Automatic Qualifiers: Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, United States, West Indies
Regional Qualifiers: Italy, Netherlands, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Nepal, Oman, UAE
The tournament will have 55 matches across 16 cities, featuring a group stage, Super 8s, and knockout rounds leading to the final.
Fans can expect an exciting and competitive World Cup, with all teams ready to compete for the title.