The ICC Cricket World Cup 2026 will be hosted across India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh from October 9 to November 19, 2026. Here is everything you need to know about this exciting tournament.

Tournament Details

  • Format: 50-over ODI
  • Teams: 14 nations
  • Matches: 54 total
  • Final: November 19, 2026 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Qualified Teams

  1. India (host, favorites)
  2. Australia (defending champions)
  3. England (2019 champions)
  4. Pakistan (co-host)
  5. New Zealand
  6. South Africa
  7. Bangladesh (co-host)
  8. Sri Lanka (co-host)
  9. West Indies
  10. Afghanistan
  11. Ireland
  12. Zimbabwe
  13. Netherlands
  14. UAE/Scotland (TBD)

Key Venues

India

  • Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai (Final)
  • Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (132,000 capacity)
  • Eden Gardens, Kolkata
  • M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

Other Host Nations

  • Pakistan: National Stadium Karachi, Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
  • Sri Lanka: R. Premadasa Stadium Colombo
  • Bangladesh: Shere Bangla National Stadium Dhaka

Teams to Watch

India – Favorites

  • Home advantage
  • Stars: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah
  • Balanced squad

Australia – Defending Champions

  • 6-time champions
  • Tournament pedigree
  • All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green

Pakistan – Dark Horse

  • Unpredictable but talented
  • Fast bowling: Shaheen Afridi
  • Batting: Babar Azam

Tournament Odds

  • India: 5/2 (28% probability)
  • Australia: 7/2 (22%)
  • England: 9/2 (18%)
  • Pakistan: 6/1 (14%)

How to Watch

  • India: Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar
  • UK: Sky Sports Cricket
  • Australia: Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports
  • USA: Willow TV, ESPN+

Get ready for six weeks of thrilling cricket action starting October 9, 2026!