The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026, joining Oman and Nepal as the third team from the Asian-EAP qualifiers. This milestone confirms the final lineup of 20 teams that will compete in the prestigious tournament.
As hosts, India and Sri Lanka received direct qualifications. Furthermore, eight teams that reached the Super Eight stage of the 2024 edition of the T20 World Cup also secured their entries. Notably, Ireland, Pakistan, and New Zealand achieved qualification as the highest-ranked teams.
The remaining eight spots were filled through continental qualifications: one from the Americas, two each from Africa and Europe, and three from Asia and the Pacific.
| Continent |
Qualified Teams |
| Asia |
UAE, Oman, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka |
| Africa |
Team A, Team B |
| Europe |
Team C, Team D |
| Americas |
Team E |
| Others |
Pakistan, Ireland, New Zealand |
The tournament is set to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February and March next year. Specific dates and venues are yet to be confirmed. This marks the second occasion that India and Sri Lanka will host the T20 World Cup, having previously organized it in 2012 and 2016 respectively.
Stay tuned for further updates and developments as the tournament approaches. With various teams now confirmed, the excitement among cricket fans is escalating!