Twenty teams, including the United States, are set to participate in the International Cricket Council tournament from Feb. 7 to March 8.

Each edition captures global interest because it blends competition, national pride, history, and drama into a single extended

Italy’s national football team have failed to qualify for the past two World Cups. As fraught followers of the Azzurri will be grimly aware, their men’s side must navigate the play-offs in March to avoid missing a third consecutive tournament.

From Houston fast bowler Ali Khan to Texas Super Kings players, Texas has multiple ties to the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.