2026 T20 World Cup - India and Sri Lanka
The 2026 edition of the T20 World Cup tournament will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Initially the plan was for Sri Lanka to host the entire tournament but due to lack of stadiums it was decided to co-host with India. It will be the 10th time the tournament has been held.
The tournament is expected to be held in February and March 2026.
The tournament will be contested by 20 teams like the previous edition. The two host nations (India and Sri Lanka) and the top eight teams from the 2024 World Cup will automatically qualify for the tournament.
The format will be the same as in 2024. Teams will be divided into 4 groups of 5, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Super Eights. The teams in the Super Eights will be divided into two groups of four, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals.
Automatic Qualifying Teams
Afghanistan
Australia
Bangladesh
England
India
South Africa
Sri Lanka
United States
West Indies
Related Pages
- List of host countries of the World T20
- World T20 winners
- More about the ICC World Twenty20
- Other cricket tournaments
- About sport in India and sport in Sri Lanka
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