The International Cricket Council has released the full schedule for sub-regional qualifier games in the Americas and Africa as part of the pathway to the 2028 Men's T20 World Cup. These matches begin in March 2026, coinciding with the final of the ongoing 2026 tournament. The qualifiers involve teams from eight nations seeking to advance in the qualification process.
The 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, is currently in its semi-finals stage, with the final set for Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. On the same day as this final, the first matches of the 2028 World Cup qualifiers will commence, marking an important step in expanding T20 cricket globally.
For the Americas Sub Regional Qualifier B, four teams—Argentina, Mexico, Suriname, and Cayman Islands—will compete in a series of matches from March 8 to 15, 2026. The schedule includes:
- Sunday, March 8: Cayman Islands v Argentina at 10:30 AM ET; Mexico v Suriname at 3:30 PM ET.
- Monday, March 9: Argentina v Suriname at 10:30 AM ET; Cayman Islands v Mexico at 3:30 PM ET.
- Wednesday, March 11: Suriname v Cayman Islands at 10:30 AM ET; Argentina v Mexico at 3:30 PM ET.
- Thursday, March 12: Mexico v Cayman Islands at 10:30 AM ET; Suriname v Argentina at 3:30 PM ET.
- Saturday, March 14: Mexico v Argentina at 10:30 AM ET; Cayman Islands v Suriname at 3:30 PM ET.
- Sunday, March 15: Suriname v Mexico at 10:30 AM ET; Argentina v Cayman Islands at 3:30 PM ET.
In the Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B, six teams—Tanzania, Ghana, Eswatini, Malawi, Seychelles, and Saint Helena—will play from March 24 to 29, 2026. Key fixtures are:
- Tuesday, March 24: Tanzania v Malawi; Eswatini v Saint Helena; Ghana v Seychelles.
- Wednesday, March 25: Saint Helena v Seychelles; Eswatini v Tanzania; Malawi v Ghana.
- Friday, March 27: Ghana v Saint Helena; Malawi v Eswatini; Seychelles v Tanzania.
- Saturday, March 28: Tanzania v Saint Helena; Seychelles v Malawi; Eswatini v Ghana.
- Sunday, March 29: Seychelles v Eswatini; Ghana v Tanzania; Saint Helena v Malawi.
The article notes that the 2026 World Cup provides a primary qualification pathway for 20 teams, including India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Australia, England, South Africa, United States, West Indies, Ireland, Scotland, New Zealand, Canada, Nepal, United Arab Emirates, Italy, Netherlands, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. Final standings and results will be updated as matches occur, with more qualifiers planned through December 2026.
