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The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday unveiled the match schedule for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6, 2026.
Sixteen teams will compete across 41 matches, culminating in the final at the Harare Sports Club on February 6.
The opening day will see India take on the USA, Zimbabwe face Scotland, and Tanzania mark their historic tournament debut against the West Indies.
The competition will be played across five venues: Harare Sports Club, Takashinga Sports Club and Queens Sports Club in Zimbabwe, and the Namibia Cricket Ground and HP Oval in Namibia.
The tournament format features four groups of four, followed by a Super Six stage, leading into the semi-finals and the title clash in Harare, according to an ICC statement.
Defending champions Australia begin their campaign against Ireland on day two in Windhoek, while traditional rivals India and Bangladesh meet in one of the marquee early fixtures on 17 January in Bulawayo.
Pakistan will play its first match on January 16 against England.
Ten teams earned automatic qualification based on their performance in the 2024 edition, joining hosts Zimbabwe.
The remaining five teams clinched their places through regional qualification events, reflecting the expanding global footprint of the U19 pathway.
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