In 2026, the T20 World Cup will feature 12 automatic qualifiers, including India and Sri Lanka as co-hosts. Additionally, the top eight teams from the Super Eight stage of the 2024 tournament will secure direct qualification for the next edition. This means that teams such as the USA, Afghanistan, and potentially Scotland and Netherlands have already secured their spots in the 2026 tournament.
While some teams have already been knocked out of contention in the 2024 tournament, there is still hope for qualification based on ICC rankings. Teams like England, Pakistan, and New Zealand are currently ranked high enough to secure a spot in the 2026 tournament even if they do not advance in the 2024 tournament.
The ICC’s regional qualifiers pathway will determine the remaining eight spots for the 2026 tournament. Teams like Ireland, who are currently ranked 11th, still have a chance to qualify depending on how other results unfold. The first qualifier tournament for the 2026 edition is currently taking place in Italy.
The stakes are high for teams in the Super Eight stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup, as a place in the top eight guarantees direct qualification for the 20
