The Ireland T20 World Cup 2026 squad showcases the side’s continued development in the shortest format, built on recent international results and a clear selection strategy.
The squad emphasises depth, role clarity, and adaptability across conditions, bringing together seasoned internationals and players who have progressed through Ireland’s domestic and pathway systems.
As per the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 schedule, Ireland will play their opener match against the Sri Lanka on February 08 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Ahead of the season’s start, the ICC has unveiled the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 ticket booking link with price details for the fans to book their tickets.
Ireland T20 World Cup 2026 Squad
The Cricket Ireland has unveiled the 15-member squad led by Paul Stirling, which includes a regular team with a mix of talents.
Designed for consistency rather than reliance on individuals, the Ireland T20 World Cup 2026 squad aims to compete effectively against top-tier opposition on the world stage.
With a fresh young talent, Afghanistan will be aiming to secure their maiden title and register their name in the T20 World Cup winners’ list.
- Mark Adair
- Ross Adair
- Ben Calitz
- Curtis Campher
- Gareth Delany
- George Dockrell
- Matthew Humphreys
- Josh Little
- Barry McCarthy
- Harry Tector
- Tim Tector
- Lorcan Tucker (vc)
- Ben White
- Craig Young
- Sam Topping
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Groups
A total of 20 teams have been divided into four competitive pools as part of the T20 World Cup 2026 groups, setting the stage for an intense and evenly balanced tournament.
A total of 55 games will be played to determine the champions in the T20 format.
In addition to the two hosts, the top 7 teams from the previous tournament automatically qualified, as did the next 3 teams in the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings. The remaining 8 teams were decided via a regional qualification process.
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
| India | Australia | Scotland | Afghanistan |
| Namibia | Ireland | England | Canada |
| Netherlands | Oman | Italy | New Zealand |
| Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Nepal | South Africa |
| United States | Zimbabwe | West Indies | United Arab Emirates |
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Format
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will follow the group stage, Super 8s and knockout stage format.
- The qualified 20 teams will be divided into 4 groups of five teams.
- The top 2 teams in each group will advance to the Super8 round.
- The qualified teams will be categorised into 2 groups of four teams, where the top 2 teams from each group will qualify for the knockout stage.
- In the knockout stage, a total of 2 semifinals and a final game will be played to decide the winner of the tournament.
