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ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Groups, Schedule, Teams, Fixtures & Full Match List
The T20 World Cup 2026 is one of the most-awaited global cricketing events, featuring 20 international teams, divided into four groups. The tournament will be played across multiple venues in India and Sri Lanka starting from February 7, 2026. Here is the complete T20 World Cup 2026 groups, full match schedule, fixtures, venue list, team details, and key updates.
Table of Contents
- T20 World Cup 2026 Groups
- ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule
- About T20 World Cup 2026
- List of Qualified Teams
- Conclusion
T20 World Cup 2026 Groups
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | India, Pakistan, USA, Namibia, Netherlands |
| Group B | Bangladesh, Italy, England, Nepal, West Indies |
| Group C | Australia, Ireland, Oman, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe |
| Group D | Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, UAE |
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Full Schedule
| Date | Time | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 7 | 11:00 AM | Pakistan vs Netherlands | Colombo |
| February 7 | 3:00 PM | West Indies vs Bangladesh | Kolkata |
| February 7 | 7:00 PM | India vs USA | Mumbai |
| February 8 | 11:00 AM | New Zealand vs Afghanistan | Chennai |
| February 8 | 3:00 PM | England vs Nepal | Mumbai |
| February 8 | 7:00 PM | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | Colombo |
| February 9 | 11:00 AM | Bangladesh vs Italy | Kolkata |
| February 9 | 3:00 PM | Zimbabwe vs Oman | Colombo |
| February 9 | 7:00 PM | South Africa vs Canada | Ahmedabad |
| February 10 | 11:00 AM | Netherlands vs Namibia | Delhi |
| February 10 | 3:00 PM | New Zealand vs UAE | Chennai |
| February 10 | 7:00 PM | Pakistan vs USA | Colombo |
| February 11 | 11:00 AM | South Africa vs Afghanistan | Ahmedabad |
| February 11 | 3:00 PM | Australia vs Ireland | Colombo |
| February 11 | 7:00 PM | England vs West Indies | Mumbai |
| February 12 | 11:00 AM | Sri Lanka vs Oman | Kandy |
| February 12 | 3:00 PM | Nepal vs Italy | Mumbai |
| February 12 | 7:00 PM | India vs Namibia | Delhi |
| February 13 | 11:00 AM | Australia vs Zimbabwe | Colombo |
| February 13 | 3:00 PM | Canada vs UAE | Delhi |
| February 13 | 7:00 PM | USA vs Netherlands | Chennai |
| February 14 | 11:00 AM | Ireland vs Oman | Colombo |
| February 14 | 3:00 PM | England vs Bangladesh | Kolkata |
| February 14 | 7:00 PM | New Zealand vs South Africa | Ahmedabad |
| February 15 | 11:00 AM | West Indies vs Nepal | Mumbai |
| February 15 | 3:00 PM | USA vs Namibia | Chennai |
| February 15 | 7:00 PM | India vs Pakistan | Colombo |
| February 16 | 11:00 AM | Afghanistan vs UAE | Delhi |
| February 16 | 3:00 PM | England vs Italy | Kolkata |
| February 16 | 7:00 PM | Australia vs Sri Lanka | Kandy |
| February 17 | 11:00 AM | New Zealand vs Canada | Chennai |
| February 17 | 3:00 PM | Ireland vs Zimbabwe | Kandy |
| February 17 | 7:00 PM | Bangladesh vs Nepal | Mumbai |
| February 18 | 11:00 AM | South Africa vs UAE | Delhi |
| February 18 | 3:00 PM | Pakistan vs Namibia | Colombo |
| February 18 | 7:00 PM | India vs Netherlands | Ahmedabad |
| February 19 | 11:00 AM | West Indies vs Italy | Kolkata |
| February 19 | 3:00 PM | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | Colombo |
| February 19 | 7:00 PM | Afghanistan vs Canada | Chennai |
| February 20 | 7:00 PM | Australia vs Oman | Kandy |
About T20 World Cup 2026
The 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup will feature a total of 20 teams, divided into four groups of five. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super 8 stage. From the Super 8s, the best four teams will reach the semifinals, followed by the grand final.
This edition includes a mix of elite cricketing nations and rising teams who qualified through regional tournaments.
List of Qualified Teams
All 20 teams participating in T20 World Cup 2026:
- India
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Australia
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- England
- South Africa
- USA
- West Indies
- Ireland
- New Zealand
- Canada
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Namibia
- Zimbabwe
- Nepal
- Oman
- UAE
Zimbabwe, Italy, and UAE have replaced Papua New Guinea, Uganda, and Scotland from the 2024 T20 World Cup lineup.
Conclusion
The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 promises excitement, high-scoring matches, and intense rivalries — especially major fixtures like India vs Pakistan. With powerful cricketing nations and emerging teams competing together, the tournament will bring non-stop entertainment for cricket fans worldwide.
Stay tuned for updates, live scores, and more detailed coverage.
