ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier in Nepal
The Qualifier will be played in a round-robin format, followed by a Super Six phase and culminating in the final, with the top teams earning a spot in the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup in England and Wales.
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Nepal will host the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier from January 12 to February 2, 2026, featuring 10 teams competing for the final four spots in the main event scheduled to take place in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5, 2026.
The tournament will see teams divided into two groups of five, with the top sides moving to a Super Six round and a final. Bangladesh and Ireland have already secured places in the qualifier, while Nepal and Thailand qualified through the Asia regional pathway, and the USA made it via the Americas region. The remaining five spots will be filled through upcoming regional qualifiers.
The ICC also confirmed the groupings and venues for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup, with Australia and South Africa in Group A, and England and New Zealand in Group B. The main tournament will include 33 matches across 24 days, with games played at seven famous venues, including Old Trafford and Lord's Cricket Ground.
The announcement comes as preparations for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales continue, with the Qualifier in Nepal set to provide an exciting opportunity for teams to secure their place in the main event.