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All 20 teams participating in ICC T20 World Cup 2026 confirmed

The 2026 ICC T20 World Cup will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.
By REPUBLICA

KATHMANDU, Oct 17: The lineup of all 20 teams set to participate in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has been finalized.



On Thursday, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) clinched the final spot by defeating Japan in the ongoing T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier in Oman. Earlier, Nepal and Oman had already secured their places in the tournament.


The 2026 ICC T20 World Cup will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.


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List of the 20 qualified teams:


Hosts: India, Sri Lanka


Top 8 from the 2024 World Cup: Australia, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, USA, West Indies, South Africa, England


Europe Qualifier: Italy, Netherlands


Based on ICC Rankings: Pakistan, Ireland, New Zealand


Africa Qualifier: Namibia, Zimbabwe


Americas Qualifier: Canada


Asia/EAP Qualifier: Nepal, Oman, UAE

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