ICC U19 World Cup 2026 Full Schedule, Groups & Fixtures

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The 16th edition of the ICC U19 World Cup (mens) officially kicks off on January 15, 2026. Co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia, the tournament features 16 of the world’s best young squads battling for the ultimate crown. Australia enters as the defending champion, but with the Asia Cup 2025 winners Pakistan and five-time champions India in the mix, the battle will be intense.

ICC U19 World Cup 2026 Full Schedule

Tournament Format

The 16 teams are divided into four groups of four.

Group Stage: The top three teams from each group advance to the Super Six.
Super Six: Teams carry points from the group stage into two groups of six.
Knockouts: The top two teams from each Super Six group advance to the Semi-Finals on February 3rd and 4th, leading to the Grand Final on February 6th.

Official Group Breakdown

Group A	Group B	Group C	Group D
India	Pakistan	Australia	Afghanistan
Bangladesh	England	Sri Lanka	South Africa
New Zealand	Zimbabwe (Host)	Ireland	West Indies
USA	Scotland	Japan	Tanzania (Debut)

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Pakistan’s Group Stage Fixtures

Pakistan is placed in Group B and will play all their group matches at the Takashinga Sports Club in Harare.

Date	Match	Venue	Time (PKT)
Jan 16	Pakistan vs. England	Takashinga Sports Club, Harare	12:30 PM
Jan 19	Pakistan vs. Scotland	Takashinga Sports Club, Harare	12:30 PM
Jan 22	Pakistan vs. Zimbabwe	Takashinga Sports Club, Harare	12:30 PM

Full Tournament Schedule & Key Matches (Jan 15 – Jan 24)

Full Group Stage Fixtures

All matches are scheduled to start at 1:00 PM (Pakistan Time) unless otherwise stated.

Date	Matchup	Venue
Jan 15	USA vs India	Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Jan 15	Zimbabwe vs Scotland	Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
Jan 15	Tanzania vs West Indies	HP Oval, Windhoek
Jan 16	Pakistan vs England	Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
Jan 16	Australia vs Ireland	Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
Jan 16	Afghanistan vs South Africa	HP Oval, Windhoek
Jan 17	India vs Bangladesh	Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Jan 17	Japan vs Sri Lanka	Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
Jan 18	New Zealand vs USA	Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Jan 18	England vs Zimbabwe	Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
Jan 18	West Indies vs Afghanistan	HP Oval, Windhoek
Jan 19	Pakistan vs Scotland	Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
Jan 19	Sri Lanka vs Ireland	Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
Jan 19	South Africa vs Tanzania	HP Oval, Windhoek
Jan 20	Bangladesh vs New Zealand	Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Jan 20	Australia vs Japan	Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
Jan 21	England vs Scotland	Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
Jan 21	Afghanistan vs Tanzania	HP Oval, Windhoek
Jan 22	Zimbabwe vs Pakistan	Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
Jan 22	Ireland vs Japan	Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
Jan 22	West Indies vs South Africa	HP Oval, Windhoek
Jan 23	Bangladesh vs USA	Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
Jan 23	Sri Lanka vs Australia	Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
Jan 24	India vs New Zealand	Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

Super Six & Knockout Stage

The tournament becomes even more intense after the group stages as teams battle for the final four spots.

Super Six Phase: January 25 – February 1, 2026
Semi-Final 1: February 3, 2026 (Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo)
Semi-Final 2: February 4, 2026 (Harare Sports Club, Harare)
The Grand Final: February 6, 2026 (Harare Sports Club, Harare)

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5. Pakistan’s Squad for U19 World Cup 2026

Pakistan has named a powerful squad led by Farhan Yousaf, the captain who guided them to the Asia Cup title last month.

The Star Pace: Ali Raza (Expect high-speed yorkers).
The Power Hitter: Sameer Minhas (Scored 172 in the Asia Cup Final).

Frequently Asked Questions

Where Can I Watch The U19 World Cup Live In Pakistan?

Matches will be broadcast on PTV Sports and A Sports. Digital streaming will be available on the Tamasha App and Myco.

Is There A Reserve Day For The Final?

Yes, the ICC has allocated February 7, 2026, as a reserve day for the Final at Harare Sports Club.

Who Is The Youngest Player In The Tournament?

India’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi (14 years old) set to be one of the youngest participants in World Cup history.

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