The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier C 2026 begins on August 14, 2026. Ten teams will compete across two groups in Finland.
The tournament will use the Kerava National Cricket Ground and Tikkurila Cricket Ground. It will feature 24 T20 matches across the group stage.
As matches unfold, wins, losses and net run rate will shape the points table. Every result could affect the qualification race.
This article covers the latest points table and standings, along with the format, qualification structure, fixtures, and live-streaming details.
T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier C 2026 Points Table
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier C 2026 features 10 teams across two groups. The group stage will determine the teams that move forward in the qualification race.
Here are the final T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier C point tables for both groups:
Group A Points Table
| Rank | Team | P | W | L | T | NR | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4.772 |
| 2 | Finland | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2.321 |
| 3 | Isle of Man | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1.201 |
| 4 | Bulgaria | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -4.367 |
| 5 | Luxembourg | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3.340 |
Group B Points Table
| Rank | Team | P | W | L | T | NR | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3.319 |
| 2 | Germany | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3.763 |
| 3 | Israel | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -2.732 |
| 4 | Czech Republic | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2.605 |
| 5 | Greece | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.454 |
T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier C 2026: Tournament Format & Tie-Breaker Rules
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier C 2026 runs from August 14 to August 21, 2026, in Finland. The tournament starts with a group stage before moving into the placement matches on the final day.
Each team will play four round-robin matches within its group. The group-stage games will run from August 14 through August 20, with teams competing for their final positions in the standings.
The placement matches, including the Final, will take place on August 21. Teams will not play cross-group semi-finals, as their group positions will directly determine their placement match-ups.
Points System
| Match Result | Points |
|---|---|
| Win | 2 |
| No Result / Abandoned / Tie | 1 |
| Loss | 0 |
Group Stage Tie-Breaker Rules
If two or more teams finish level on points, the tournament will use these criteria in order:
- Total Points: The team with more points ranks higher.
- Net Run Rate: If points are equal, the team with the higher NRR takes the higher position.
- Head-to-Head Result: If NRR is also identical, the winner of the direct group match ranks higher.
- Pre-Tournament Seeding / T20I Ranking: If all other criteria remain level, the team with the higher pre-tournament ICC T20I seeding ranks higher.
Play-off and Final Tie-Breaker Rules
IIf a placement match or the Final ends in a tie, the teams will turn to a Super Over to decide the winner. The same process will continue with another Super Over if the first one also ends in a tie.
However, if the Final is completely washed out and no reserve day is available, the higher-ranked finalist from the group stage will win the tournament. The decision will follow the team’s NRR or points-table position.
T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier C 2026: One Last Chance to Qualify
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier C 2026 offers the final available place at next year’s Europe Qualifier.
The tournament champion will then have a chance to reach the Global Qualifier for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 in Australia and New Zealand.
The Finland tournament completes the summer series of Sub-Regional Qualifiers across Europe. Earlier events took place in Cyprus in May and Denmark in July.
Jersey secured the first qualification place by winning Sub-Regional Qualifier A in Cyprus. Meanwhile, Denmark claimed the second spot after winning Sub-Regional Qualifier B on home soil.
The Finland winner will join next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier.
As per the new T20 World Cup Format and qualification released by the ICC, Italy and the Netherlands have already secured direct places in the Global Qualifier for the 2028 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Since both teams participated in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, they will bypass the lower European qualification stages.
The same pathway applies to Canada, Namibia, Nepal, Oman, the UAE and the United States. These teams will also go directly to the Global Qualifier if they do not secure a direct place for the 2028 tournament.
Scotland will progress directly to the Europe Regional Final, recognising the exceptional circumstances surrounding its participation in the 2026 tournament. Scotland made their way to the 2026 event after Bangladesh pulled out from the tournament.
T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier C 2026 Fixtures
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier C 2026 will feature 24 matches across the group stage and play-offs. The schedule below lists all matches with IST and GMT timings.
| Day & Date | Matches | Time (IST/GMT) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, August 14 | Finland vs Spain Israel vs Portugal Isle of Man vs Luxembourg Czech Republic vs Germany | 1:30 PM / 8:00 AM 1:30 PM / 8:00 AM 6:30 PM / 1:00 PM 6:30 PM / 1:00 PM |
| Saturday, August 15 | Czech Republic vs Greece Isle of Man vs Spain Finland vs Bulgaria Germany vs Portugal | 1:30 PM / 8:00 AM 1:30 PM / 8:00 AM 6:30 PM / 1:00 PM 6:30 PM / 1:00 PM |
| Monday, August 17 | Germany vs Israel Bulgaria vs Isle of Man Greece vs Portugal Luxembourg vs Spain | 1:30 PM / 8:00 AM 1:30 PM / 8:00 AM 6:30 PM / 1:00 PM 6:30 PM / 1:00 PM |
| Tuesday, August 18 | Finland vs Luxembourg Germany vs Greece Czech Republic vs Israel Bulgaria vs Spain | 1:30 PM / 8:00 AM 1:30 PM / 8:00 AM 6:30 PM / 1:00 PM 6:30 PM / 1:00 PM |
| Thursday, August 20 | Bulgaria vs Luxembourg Czech Republic vs Portugal Greece vs Israel Finland vs Isle of Man | 1:30 PM / 8:00 AM 1:30 PM / 8:00 AM 6:30 PM / 1:00 PM 6:30 PM / 1:00 PM |
| Friday, August 21 | 3rd Place Play-off 7th Place Play-off 5th Place Play-off Final | 1:30 PM / 8:00 AM 1:30 PM / 8:00 AM 6:30 PM / 1:00 PM 6:30 PM / 1:00 PM |
How to Watch T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier C 2026 Live?
You can watch the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier C 2026 live on ICC.tv worldwide. In India, FanCode will stream the matches live on its app and website.
The tournament will not have television broadcast coverage. In Finland, matches featuring the host team will also offer Finnish commentary through ICC.tv and YLE Areena.
Fans outside India and Finland can follow the tournament through ICC.tv. This gives viewers a single streaming option for the competition across most regions.
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Conclusion
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier C 2026 will bring 10 teams into a high-stakes battle in Finland. With only one place available at next year’s Europe Qualifier, every group-stage result will carry real weight.
The points table will shape the play-off match-ups before the tournament reaches its decisive final day on August 21. As the standings develop, net run rate and head-to-head results could also play an important role.
Follow the T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier C 2026 throughout the tournament for the latest points table, standings and match results. Watch the action live and don’t miss a game in the race for the next stage.
