The ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 is set to take place from January 15 to February 6 in Zimbabwe and Namibia. There will be 41 matches, featuring 16 teams. All teams will be divided into four groups of four teams each. In the opener, India will take on the USA, while the hosts Zimbabwe face Scotland. Debutant Tanzania will take on the West Indies in the other fixture on Day 1. Australia are the defending champion of the U19 World Cup.
Before the tournament begins, all the teams will play warm-ups from January 9 to 14. However, those who were looking for an India vs Pakistan showdown, there isn’t any in the group stage. The most successful team of the tournament India are in Group A, while Pakistan are in Group B. But if both teams qualify for Super Six, they will face off.
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Groups
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Zimbabwe | Australia | Tanzania |
| Bangladesh | Pakistan | Ireland | West Indies |
| USA | England | Japan | Afghanistan |
| New Zealand | Scotland | Sri Lanka | South Africa |
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Schedule
U19 World Cup 2026 Points Table
U19 World Cup Winners List
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Host |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Pakistan | Australia |
| 1998 | England | New Zealand | South Africa |
| 2000 | India | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka |
| 2002 | Australia | South Africa | New Zealand |
| 2004 | Pakistan | West Indies | Bangladesh |
| 2006 | Pakistan | India | Sri Lanka |
| 2008 | India | South Africa | Malaysia |
| 2010 | Australia | Pakistan | New Zealand |
| 2012 | India | Australia | Australia |
| 2014 | South Africa | Pakistan | UAE |
| 2016 | West Indies | India | Bangladesh |
| 2018 | India | Australia | New Zealand |
| 2020 | Bangladesh | India | South Africa |
| 2022 | India | England | West Indies |
| 2024 | Australia | India | South Africa |
