Canada has earned a spot in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup! They won the Americas Regional Qualifier held in Ontario in June 2025. The Canadian team played well and didn’t lose a single match during the tournament.
Their place in the World Cup was confirmed after they beat the Bahamas by seven wickets. Canada bowled out the Bahamas for just 57 runs. Fast bowler Kaleem Sana took 3 wickets for only 6 runs, and spinner Shivam Sharma also took 3 wickets for 16 runs. In the chase, Dilpreet Bajwa scored an unbeaten 36 runs and helped the team win in just 5.3 overs.
Canada Became the 13th Team to Qualify for the ICC Men’s World Cup
Canada started their campaign with a big 110-run win over Bermuda. They also had easy wins against the Cayman Islands and the Bahamas in the other matches.
Led by Captain Nicholas Kirton, the team showed great skill in both batting and bowling. Although 2 matches are remaining, Canada has already confirmed its 1st spot in the America regional qualifiers.
Canada is now the 13th team to qualify for the 2026 T20 World Cup. They will join top teams like India, Australia, England, and Pakistan. Seven more teams will qualify through other regional tournaments later this year.
Here is the table of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup America Regional Qualifiers:
| Teams | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 6 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 4.843 |
| Bermuda | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0.186 |
| Cayman Islands | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -0.705 |
| Bahamas | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | -4.234 |
Teams Already Qualified for the 2026 T20 World Cup
Notably, teams have already secured their spots for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Some of the teams qualified through direct qualification, some as hosts, and by finishing in the top positions of the 2024 tournament, or via ICC T20I rankings. These teams are:
- India (Host)
- Sri Lanka (Host)
- Afghanistan
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- England
- South Africa
- United States
- West Indies
- Ireland
- New Zealand
- Pakistan
The eight spots will be filled through regional qualifiers. Only one team has secured qualification through this route: Canada (Americas Qualifier).
As Canada fills one spot, seven spots will be filled by other regional qualifiers.
Upcoming Regional Qualifiers for the 2026 T20 World Cup
These seven teams will join the already qualified teams for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
| Qualifier Region | Number of Teams to Qualify | Qualifier Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 2 | 5 – 11 July 2025 |
| Africa | 2 | 19 September – 4 October 2025 |
| Asia–East Asia Pacific | 3 | 1 – 17 October 2025 |
Canada’s First T20 World Cup Appearance in 2024
Before qualifying for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Canada made its first-ever appearance in the tournament in 2024. They earned their spot by winning the Americas regional qualifier.
The 2024 T20 World Cup was held in the West Indies and the United States. Canada played in the group stage but did not move on to the next round. However, they did celebrate a big moment with a win against Ireland, a more experienced cricket team.
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Conclusion: Canada is Qualified for the T20 World Cup 2026
Canada has now qualified for two T20 World Cups in a row. These back-to-back appearances show that Canada is becoming a strong underdog in world cricket.
Playing in these big tournaments gives the team more experience and confidence. With a spot already secured for the 2026 T20 World Cup, Canada is ready to go even further.
