2026 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup qualification explained

The 2026 Under-19 Cricket World Cup qualification is a series of regional qualification tournaments to determine the final five teams for the 2026 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[1]

Qualified teams

RegionTeam
AfricaTBD
AmericasTBD
AsiaTBD
EAPTBD
EuropeTBD

Africa

The African qualifier had two divisions, with the top teams from the Division 2 tournament progressing to the main Africa qualification tournament.

Africa - Division 2

The following teams took part in the Division 2 tournament which took place from 2-11 August 2024 in Tanzania.[2]

Group A

Fixtures

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Group B

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Semi-finals

Semi-final 1

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Semi-final 2

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3rd play-off

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Final

Africa - Division 1

Sierra Leone and Tanzania (who qualified after winning the semi-finals) and Nigeria (who qualified after defeating Rwanda for the 3rd place), automatically qualified for the Division 1 tournament and will be joined by Kenya, Namibia and Uganda.

Points table

Asia

The Asian qualifier will be held two divisions, with two teams from the Division 2 tournament progressing to the main Asia qualification tournament.[3]

Asia - Division 2

The following teams took part in the Division 2 tournament which took place from 25 February to 5 March 2024 in Thailand.[3]

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Play-offs

Semi-finals

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Final

Asia - Division 1

The two finalist Hong Kong and Oman from the Division 2 joined Nepal, Afghanistan and United Arab Emirates for the Asia Division 1 tournament.[4] Nepal is scheduled to host Asia - Division 1 in Kathmandu from 12 to 21 April 2025.[5] [6]

Points table

Europe

The European qualifier has two divisions, with a minimum of two teams from the Division 2 tournament progressing to the main European qualification tournament.[7]

Europe - Division 2

The following teams took part in the Division 2 tournament which took place from 24 to 30 July 2024 in Denmark.[7]

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Consolation play-offs

5th Place semi-finals

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5th-place play-off

Play-offs

Semi-finals

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Final

Europe - Division 1

Denmark, Netherlands and Sweden were joined by Guernsey, Jersey and Scotland for the Division 1 tournament.[8]

Points table

East Asia-Pacific

The East Asia-Pacific qualifier had two divisions, with the winner from the Division 2 tournament progressing to the main qualifying tournament.

East Asia-Pacific - Division 2

The following teams took part in the Division 2 tournament which took place from 6 to 10 August 2024 in Samoa.[9]

Points table

Fixtures

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3rd play-off

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The Final

East Asia-Pacific - Division 1

Fiji and Japan were joined by Papua New Guinea for the Division 1 tournament that is scheduled to take place in Sano, Japan in April 2025.[10]

Points table

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup is back after 14-day break . International Cricket Council . 24 February 2024 . 25 February 2024.
  2. Web site: Tanzania cricket to host ICC u19 mens CWC Africa division- 2 qualifier in August 2024 . Czarsportz . 21 July 2024.
  3. Web site: Cricket Thailand to host 2026 U19 Men's CWC Division 2 Asia Qualifier in February/March 2024 . 4 February 2023 . Czarsports Auto.
  4. Web site: Oman win ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup Asia Division 2 Qualifier Final as Nitish Nadendla wins Player of the Tournament . International Cricket Council . 5 March 2024 . 18 March 2024.
  5. CricketNep . 1824668573933203869 . Nepal will host the ICC U19 Men’s CWC Asia Qualifier 2025 in Kathmandu from April 12 to 21, 2025. The winner will qualify for the ICC Men’s U-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 . 17 August 2024.
  6. Web site: Nepal to host Asia Qualifier for ICC U-19 Men's T20 World Cup . myRepublica . 17 August 2024.
  7. Web site: Blockbuster European Summer of Cricket in 2024 confirmed . 15 December 2023 . International Cricket Council. 14 December 2023 .
  8. Web site: The Netherlands, Sweden and Denmark progress in quest for U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 berth . International Cricket Council . 1 August 2024.
  9. Web site: A historic first for South Korea as dates and venues for the 2024 Pathway Events are announced . International Cricket Council . 5 March 2024 . 5 March 2024.
  10. Web site: Samoa Cricket to host ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup EAP Division 2 Qualifier in August 2024. Czarsports. 6 March 2024 . 6 March 2024.