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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.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

The 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup was the 10th edition of the ICC men's Twenty20 international cricket world championship, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March 2026.

What it is

The tournament featured 20 teams competing across 55 matches. The group stage was followed by a Super Eight stage and then knockout rounds. India won the final, defeating New Zealand to retain the title.

Why it matters

India became the first team to win three T20 World Cup titles and to successfully defend the title. Canada also qualified through the regional qualification pathway, marking a significant moment for Canadian cricket.

Key details

The final was played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India. Matches were staged at eight venues: five in India (Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai) and three in Sri Lanka (Colombo, Kandy).

In short

  • Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from Feb 7 to Mar 8, 2026
  • 20 teams, 55 matches, India defeated New Zealand in final
  • India first team to win three T20 World Cups and defend title
  • Canada qualified through regional pathway
Canadian angle

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.

Quick questions

When was the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup held?
The tournament ran from 7 February to 8 March 2026.
Who won the 2026 T20 World Cup?
India won the tournament by defeating New Zealand in the final.
Did Canada participate?
Yes, Canada qualified through the regional qualification pathway.

Sources

  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.