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Semi-final schedule confirmed for T20 World Cup
First semi-final: South Africa v Afghanistan, Wednesday June 26 (8:30pm local). The match however will start on Thursday morning at 5am Kabul time, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago will host the first semi-final at the event between South Africa and Afghanistan, with India and England battling it out in the second knockout contest from Guyana.
The dates, teams and venues have been confirmed for the knockout stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
South Africa finished the Super Eight stage at the top of Group 2. The Proteas will take on Afghanistan at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday morning at 5am Kabul time.
Afghanistan booked their place in the final four when they overcame Bangladesh’s fight in the final game of the Super Eights in St Vincent on Tuesday morning.
After scoring 115/5 in the first innings, Afghanistan bowled out Bangladesh for 105 in a rain-affected game, securing an 8-run win (DLS method).
The second semi-final will take place in Guyana with unbeaten India matched up against reigning T20 World Cup champions England.
India ensured their spot in the semis with an impressive victory over Australia on Monday and will take on Jos Buttler’s side in a rematch of their one-sided contest at the most recent T20 World Cup in Australia two years ago.
Semi-final schedule:
First semi-final: South Africa v Afghanistan, Wednesday June 26 (8:30pm local). The match however will start on Thursday morning at 5am Kabul time, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago
Second semi-final: India v England, Thursday June 27 (10:30am local), Guyana National Stadium, Guyana
Fans in Afghanistan can tune in from 4.30am Kabul time on Thursday morning to watch the match live and exclusively on Ariana Television.
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In the 27th match of the fifth season of the Afghanistan Champions League, Sorkh Poshan Khafi edged out Arman FC 1-0 in a tightly contested clash.
On Saturday, Sarafan Herat secured a 1-0 victory over Ettifaq Khanzadah, keeping the league race intense and unpredictable.
Looking ahead to Monday, Sarsabz Yashlar will face Sorkh Poshan Khafi at 2:00 p.m., promising another thrilling showdown for fans.
All matches are broadcast live on Ariana Television, allowing football enthusiasts across Afghanistan to follow the action and enjoy the excitement of the Champions League season.
The groups and match-ups for the FIFA World Cup 2026, set to be the biggest sporting event in history, were unveiled on Friday during a high-profile Final Draw ceremony held in the United States capital, Washington DC.
In front of nearly 2,000 international guests and millions of viewers worldwide, FIFA revealed the 12 groups of four teams for the expanded 23rd edition of the tournament. The draw marks a major milestone as excitement continues to build across the three host nations — the United States, Canada, and Mexico — and the 16 host cities preparing for the event.
FIFA announced that the full schedule, including match venues and kick-off times for the tournament’s 104 games, will be released during a live global broadcast on Saturday, 6 December.
With nearly two million tickets already sold, FIFA says anticipation for the 2026 World Cup is rapidly rising.
There are 48 teams in next year’s World Cup — an expansion from the 32 teams of previous tournaments.
In the 25th match of the fifth season of the Afghanistan Champions League, Abu Muslim Farah secured a dominant 6-0 victory over Jawanan Perozi.
On Friday, in the 26th match, Istiqlal Kabul defeated Sarsabz Yashlar 3-1.
Tomorrow, in the 27th match, Arman FC will take on Sorkh Poshan Khafi at 10:00 AM, followed by the 28th match, where Sarafan Herat will face Ettifaq Khanzadah at 1:30 PM.
All matches are broadcast live on Ariana Television, giving football fans across the country the chance to experience the excitement and intensity of the Afghanistan Champions League throughout the season.
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