Men’s U-19 World Cup 2026 Set to Begin on January 15, Check Full Schedule

Men’s U-19 World Cup 2026: Check Full Schedule

Men’s U-19 World Cup 2026 Set to Begin on January 15. The countdown to cricket’s biggest youth spectacle has officially begun, with the Men’s U-19 World Cup 2026 commencing in Harare, Zimbabwe, on January 15, 2026, co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia. This edition promises no shortage of action, with the emergence of fresh talent and bold new stars ready to take the stage on the global scene. A total of 16 teams will compete over 41 matches, culminating in the final on February 6 in Harare.

In the structure of the tournament, there will be four groups of four, with the top three teams from each group qualifying through to the Super Six stage, which will include all results carried through against the other group qualifiers. The top placings will then compete in the semi-finals, establishing the two teams for the final. The 2026 tournament is potentially going to be one of the most evenly balanced tournaments recently, with several competitive teams alongside emerging associates and established cricketing nations.

Co-hosts are set to deliver a historic tournament

Zimbabwe and Namibia, both of which have a vibrant cricket culture, are co-hosting at venues in Harare, Bulawayo and Windhoek. This is a historic moment for the region, which will strengthen local cricketing infrastructure and allow young fans to see elite international players play in person. The U-19 World Cup has served as a pathway to senior international cricket for many players; therefore, the stakes will be higher.

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With defending champions Australia, superpowers India, Pakistan, England, and newcomers Tanzania competing in the tournament, there is already anticipation building worldwide. The journey leading up to February 6 will test skill, temperance and resilience — and the world will be watching cricket’s next generation of stars on display.

ICC U-19 Men’s World Cup 2026 – Full Fixtures Table

Group Stage Fixtures

DateTeam 1vsTeam 2Venue
15 JanUSAvsIndiaQueens Sports Club, Zimbabwe
15 JanZimbabwevsScotlandTakashinga Sports Club, Zimbabwe
15 JanTanzaniavsWest IndiesHP Oval, Namibia
16 JanPakistanvsEnglandTakashinga Sports Club, Zimbabwe
16 JanAustraliavsIrelandNamibia Cricket Ground, Namibia
16 JanAfghanistanvsSouth AfricaHP Oval, Namibia
17 JanIndiavsBangladeshQueens Sports Club, Zimbabwe
17 JanJapanvsSri LankaNamibia Cricket Ground, Namibia
18 JanNew ZealandvsUSATakashinga Sports Club, Zimbabwe
18 JanEnglandvsZimbabweQueens Sports Club, Zimbabwe
18 JanWest IndiesvsAfghanistanHP Oval, Namibia
19 JanPakistanvsScotlandTakashinga Sports Club, Zimbabwe
19 JanSri LankavsIrelandNamibia Cricket Ground, Namibia
19 JanSouth AfricavsTanzaniaHP Oval, Namibia
20 JanBangladeshvsNew ZealandQueens Sports Club, Zimbabwe
20 JanAustraliavsJapanHP Oval, Namibia
21 JanEnglandvsScotlandTakashinga Sports Club, Zimbabwe
21 JanAfghanistanvsTanzaniaNamibia Cricket Ground, Namibia
21 JanIndiavsPakistanQueens Sports Club, Zimbabwe
22 JanZimbabwevsSouth AfricaHP Oval, Namibia
22 JanIrelandvsUSATakashinga Sports Club, Zimbabwe
23 JanWest IndiesvsAustraliaHP Oval, Namibia
23 JanBangladeshvsSri LankaNamibia Cricket Ground, Namibia
24 JanIndiavsNew ZealandQueens Sports Club, Zimbabwe

Super Six Fixtures

DateTeamvsTeamVenue
24 JanA4vsD4HP Oval, Namibia
25 JanS6 AD A1vsB3Namibia Cricket Ground, Namibia
25 JanS6 AD D1vsC3HP Oval, Namibia
26 JanS6 AD A2vsB2Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe
26 JanS6 AD D2vsC2Queens Sports Club, Zimbabwe
27 JanS6 AD A3vsB1Namibia Cricket Ground, Namibia
27 JanS6 AD D3vsC1Queens Sports Club, Zimbabwe
28 JanS6 BC B1vsC3Queens Sports Club, Zimbabwe
28 JanS6 BC C1vsD3Queens Sports Club, Zimbabwe
29 JanS6 BC B2vsC2Queens Sports Club, Zimbabwe
29 JanS6 BC C2vsD2Queens Sports Club, Zimbabwe
30 JanS6 BC B3vsC1Queens Sports Club, Zimbabwe
30 JanS6 BC C3vsD1Queens Sports Club, Zimbabwe
31 JanS6 BC B1vsC2Queens Sports Club, Zimbabwe
1 FebS6 BC B1vsC2Queens Sports Club, Zimbabwe

Knockouts

DateMatchVenue
3 FebSemi-Final 1 – AD1 vs BC3Queens Sports Club, Zimbabwe
4 FebSemi-Final 2 – BC1 vs AD2Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe
6 FebFINALHarare Sports Club, Zimbabwe
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