The ICC has officially announced the full schedule for the U19 Men’s ODI World Cup 2026, which will be jointly hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6, 2026. The 23-day tournament will feature 16 teams, competing in 41 matches across six venues.
The event begins with a big fixture for India, who will face USA on the opening day at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. Hosts Zimbabwe will take on Scotland, while Tanzania – playing their maiden U19 World Cup – will meet West Indies in Windhoek.
Tournament Format
The 16 teams are divided into four groups of four.
• The top three from each group will progress to the Super Six stage.
• Two Super Six groups of six teams each will compete for semifinal spots.
• The top two teams from each Super Six group reach the semifinals, followed by the final on February 6 in Harare.
U19 World Cup 2026 – Groups
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Notably, India and Pakistan are in different groups, meaning they will not meet in the early rounds.
Venues
Zimbabwe
- Harare Sports Club (Harare)
- Takashinga Sports Club (Harare)
- Queens Sports Club (Bulawayo)
Namibia
- Namibia Cricket Ground (Windhoek)
- HP Oval (Windhoek)
U19 World Cup 2026 – Full Schedule
Group Stage
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
• Afghanistan vs Tanzania – HP Oval, Windhoek
22 January
• Zimbabwe vs Pakistan – Takashinga Sports Club
• Ireland vs Japan – Namibia Cricket Ground
• West Indies vs South Africa – HP Oval
23 January
• Bangladesh vs USA – Takashinga Sports Club
• Sri Lanka vs Australia – Namibia Cricket Ground
24 January
• India vs New Zealand – Queens Sports Club
• A4 vs D4 – HP Oval
Super Six Stage
25 January
• A1 vs D3 – Namibia Cricket Ground
• D2 vs A3 – HP Oval
26 January
• B4 vs C4 – Harare Sports Club
• C1 vs B2 – Queens Sports Club
• D1 vs A2 – Namibia Cricket Ground
27 January
• C2 vs B3 – Harare Sports Club
• C3 vs B1 – Queens Sports Club
28 January
• A1 vs D2 – Harare Sports Club
29 January
• D3 vs A2 – Queens Sports Club
30 January
• D1 vs A3 – Harare Sports Club
• B3 vs C1 – Queens Sports Club
31 January
• B2 vs C3 – Harare Sports Club
1 February
• B1 vs C2 – Queens Sports Club
Knockouts
3 February – Semifinal 1, Queens Sports Club
4 February – Semifinal 2, Harare Sports Club
6 February – Final, Harare Sports Club
Australia will enter the tournament as the defending champions, having lifted the 2024 U19 World Cup. India, the most successful team in the tournament’s history with five titles, will aim to clinch another crown under the new generation of rising stars.
