A total of 16 teams will compete, divided into four groups of four. Each team will play three group-stage matches, with the top sides progressing to the Super Six phase.
A compact 23-day tournament
The previous edition, held two years ago, saw Australia defeat India in the final, and the top youth teams are once again set to battle for the title.
This year brings fresh faces too — Tanzania will make their tournament debut, while Japan returns after last appearing in 2020. The USA U19 team has also made the cut following an impressive qualifying run.
Across the 23 days, teams will compete for a spot in the semi-finals and ultimately the final, scheduled for February 6 at the Harare Sports Club. Reserve days are in place for both semi-finals and the final to cover any weather or unforeseen interruptions.
ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 – Full Schedule
15 January
- USA vs India — Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
- Zimbabwe vs Scotland — Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
- Tanzania vs West Indies — HP Oval, Windhoek
16 January
- Pakistan vs England — Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
- Australia vs Ireland — Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
- Afghanistan vs South Africa — HP Oval, Windhoek
17 January
- India vs Bangladesh — Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
- Japan vs Sri Lanka — Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
18 January
- New Zealand vs USA — Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
- England vs Zimbabwe — Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
- West Indies vs Afghanistan — HP Oval, Windhoek
19 January
- Pakistan vs Scotland — Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
- Sri Lanka vs Ireland — Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
- South Africa vs Tanzania — HP Oval, Windhoek
20 January
- Bangladesh vs New Zealand — Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
- Australia vs Japan — Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
21 January
- England vs Scotland — Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
- Afghanistan vs Tanzania — HP Oval, Windhoek
22 January
- Zimbabwe vs Pakistan — Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
- Ireland vs Japan — Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
- West Indies vs South Africa — HP Oval, Windhoek
23 January
- Bangladesh vs USA — Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
- Sri Lanka vs Australia — Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
24 January
- India vs New Zealand — Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
- A4 vs D4 — HP Oval, Windhoek
25 January
- Super Six: A1 vs D3 — Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
- Super Six: D2 vs A3 — HP Oval, Windhoek
26 January
- B4 vs C4 — Harare Sports Club, Harare
- Super Six: C1 vs B2 — Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
- Super Six: D1 vs A2 — Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
27 January
- Super Six: C2 vs B3 — Harare Sports Club, Harare
- Super Six: C3 vs B1 — Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
28 January
- Super Six: A1 vs D2 — Harare Sports Club, Harare
29 January
- Super Six: D3 vs A2 — Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
30 January
- Super Six: D1 vs A3 — Harare Sports Club, Harare
- Super Six: B3 vs C1 — Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
31 January
- Super Six: B2 vs C3 — Harare Sports Club, Harare
1 February
- Super Six: B1 vs C2 — Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
3 February
- First Semi-Final — Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
4 February
- Second Semi-Final — Harare Sports Club, Harare
6 February
- Final — Harare Sports Club, Harare
Groups for U19 World Cup 2026
- Group A: India, Bangladesh, USA, New Zealand
- Group B: Zimbabwe, Pakistan, England, Scotland
- Group C: Australia, Ireland, Japan, Sri Lanka
- Group D: Tanzania, West Indies, Afghanistan, South Africa
Teams will arrive on January 8 and take part in warm-up matches before the main event begins. India, Zimbabwe, and the West Indies will play warm-up games against Tanzania, USA, and Scotland on January 15 across three different venues.
