The USA grew to become the sixteenth and ultimate workforce to qualify for the 2026 Underneath-19 Males’s World Cup, rounding out the line-up for the 50-over event, which will likely be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia. As a Full Member nation, Zimbabwe earns automated qualification alongside the highest ten groups from the 2024 version of the event.
Among the many instantly certified sides are the earlier version’s finalists, India and Australia, in addition to Bangladesh, England, Eire, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and West Indies. These groups secured their spots based mostly on previous performances and Full Member standing, making certain a powerful, aggressive subject for the 2026 version.
The remaining 5 locations had been decided by way of regional qualifying occasions. Within the Africa Qualifier, Tanzania first defeated Namibia after which secured their World Cup spot with a dominant win over Kenya. Namibia, regardless of being one of many co-hosts, will miss out on the event on account of their failure to advance within the qualifiers, as automated qualification solely applies to Full Member host nations.
Afghanistan booked their place within the World Cup through the Asia Qualifier, edging out Nepal on internet run-rate (NRR) after their ultimate match, which may have determined the qualifier, was washed out. Japan clinched the East Asia-Pacific Qualifier, marking a historic qualification for the area, whereas Scotland secured the Europe Qualifier with a tense final-day victory towards the Netherlands. Lastly, the USA topped the Americas Qualifier, defeating Canada, Bermuda, and Argentina to say the final spot within the 16-team occasion.
As soon as the event begins, the 16 groups will likely be divided into 4 teams, with the highest three from every group advancing to the Tremendous Sixes stage. From there, the highest two groups from every Tremendous Sixes group will progress to the semi-finals, culminating within the ultimate showdown for the coveted Underneath-19 World Cup trophy.
Traditionally, India is probably the most profitable workforce within the event’s historical past with 5 titles, whereas defending champions Australia have 4. With a mixture of established groups and rising cricket nations, the 2026 version guarantees aggressive cricket motion.