Big news for Canadian cricket fans—Canada has officially made it to the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup! The team earned their spot by winning the Americas Regional Qualifier right here in Ontario in June 2025.
And they did it in style. Canada went unbeaten through the tournament and sealed their World Cup place after a solid win over the Bahamas. The bowlers were on fire, especially Kaleem Sana, who grabbed 3 wickets for just 6 runs, and Shivam Sharma, who chipped in with 3 more. Then Dilpreet Bajwa stepped in and wrapped up the chase with an unbeaten 36 in no time.
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 Going To The 2026 T20 World Cup!
That’s two T20 World Cup qualifications in a row for Canada, and it shows just how far the team has come.
This kind of success gives our players more time on the big stage, more experience under pressure, and more confidence to take on the best. The team is growing stronger with every game, and with the 2026 World Cup around the corner, there’s a real chance to make an even bigger impact.
Canada’s cricket journey is just getting started—and we’re all in for the ride.
