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2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup

The 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup was the 10th edition of the ICC men's Twenty20 international cricket world championship.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup was the 10th edition of the ICC men's Twenty20 international cricket world championship. It was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March 2026, with 20 teams competing across 55 matches. India won the final, defeating New Zealand to retain the title.

Background

The 2026 edition was the 10th ICC Men's T20 World Cup. India and Sri Lanka had previously hosted the tournament in 2016 and 2012 respectively.

Format and qualification

The tournament featured 20 teams split into four groups, followed by a Super Eight stage and knockout matches. Several teams qualified automatically through host status, prior tournament performance, or ICC rankings, while others advanced through regional qualifying events.

Venues

Matches were staged at eight venues: five in India and three in Sri Lanka. Indian venues included Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai, while Sri Lankan venues included Colombo and Kandy.

Final

The final was contested by India and New Zealand on 8 March 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India won by 96 runs, becoming the first team to win three T20 World Cup titles and to defend the title successfully.

Key facts

  • The tournament was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
  • Twenty teams took part in the competition.
  • A total of 55 matches were played across eight venues.
  • The group stage was followed by a Super Eight stage and then knockout rounds.
  • India defeated New Zealand in the final to win the tournament.
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Canadian context

Canada qualified for and participated in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup through the regional qualification pathway, making the tournament relevant to Canadian cricket audiences.

Frequently asked questions

What is the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup?
It was the 10th edition of the ICC men's Twenty20 international cricket world championship, held in India and Sri Lanka in 2026.
When was the tournament held?
The tournament ran from 7 February to 8 March 2026.
How many teams competed?
Twenty teams competed in the tournament.
How many matches were played?
There were 55 matches in total.
Who won the 2026 T20 World Cup?
India won the tournament by defeating New Zealand in the final.
Where was the final played?
The final was played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Men's_T20_World_Cup
    Supports: Tournament dates, hosts, number of teams and matches, and India as champions.
  2. International Cricket Council — https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/news/your-guide-to-the-icc-men-s-t20-world-cup-2026-key-details
    Supports: Official hosts, venues, schedule, format, and total number of teams and matches.
  3. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/event/2026-T20-World-Cup
    Supports: Edition number, qualification overview, stage format, dates, and final result.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Men's_T20_World_Cup_final
    Supports: Final match date, venue, score, and winner.