The countdown is on for the highly anticipated return of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2026! The global cricket event, featuring the top T20 teams from around the world, is set to take place in the fall of 2026. As fans eagerly await the exciting matches, let’s take a closer look at the breakdown of the schedule and fixtures for this thrilling tournament.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will consist of 16 teams, including the top 10 teams from the ICC T20I rankings and six teams from the ICC T20 World Cup qualifiers. The tournament will be divided into two phases – the group stage and the knockout stage. In the group stage, the 16 teams will be split into four groups of four teams each, with each team playing three matches. The top two teams from each group will then advance to the knockout stage, which will consist of four quarter-finals, two semi-finals, and the final match.
The venues for the T20 World Cup 2026 have yet to be announced, but it is expected that they will be spread out across host nations to truly showcase the global nature of the tournament. The schedule and fixtures will also be revealed closer to the start of the event, with matches taking place over a period of three weeks. With the growing popularity of T20 cricket and the excitement of the World Cup atmosphere, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is sure to be a must-watch event for cricket fans around the world.