The Kabul Tribune (KT) — The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Thursday released the finalized groups and fixture list for the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2026, confirming that Afghanistan’s Future Stars have been placed in Pool D alongside South Africa, the West Indies and tournament debutant Tanzania.
According to the schedule, Afghanistan will open their
campaign on January 16, 2026, against South Africa in Windhoek. The team will
face the West Indies on January 18, followed by their final group-stage match
against Tanzania on January 21.
The tournament format includes a second stage featuring the
top six teams emerging from the group phase. The semifinals are scheduled for February
3 and 4, while the final will be held on February 6, 2026.
The ACB said the national U19 side is preparing intensively
for the event and hopes to deliver strong performances on the global stage.
Afghanistan’s full fixture list for the 2026 ICC Men’s U19
Cricket World Cup:
January 16: Afghanistan vs. South Africa
January 18: Afghanistan vs. West Indies
January 21: Afghanistan vs. Tanzania
