Afghanistan group-stage fixtures
Fri 8 OctM5Group AAfghanistanvsPakistanCenturion ParkCenturion (Tshwane)10:00 AM local1:30 PM ISTMon 11 OctM11Group AZimbabwevsAfghanistanQueens Sports ClubBulawayo12:30 PM local4:00 PM IST D/NThu 14 OctM16Group AIndiavsAfghanistanCenturion ParkCenturion (Tshwane)10:00 AM local1:30 PM ISTMon 18 OctM23Group AAustraliavsAfghanistanBuffalo ParkKuGompo City (East London)10:00 AM local1:30 PM ISTThu 21 OctM28Group AAfghanistanvsQualifier ABuffalo ParkKuGompo City (East London)12:30 PM local4:00 PM IST D/N
Afghanistan match time table (IST, PKT & local)
| Date | Match | City | Local | IST | PKT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 8 Oct | v Pakistan | Centurion | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM | 1:00 PM |
| Mon 11 Oct | v Zimbabwe | Bulawayo | 12:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Thu 14 Oct | v India | Centurion | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM | 1:00 PM |
| Mon 18 Oct | v Australia | KuGompo City | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM | 1:00 PM |
| Thu 21 Oct | v Qualifier A | KuGompo City | 12:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
Super 7 route
Afghanistan are not one of the seven pre-seeded teams. If they finish in a qualifying position, they take over the Super 7 slot and fixtures of the seeded team they knock out. For example, finishing ahead of a seeded side in Group A would hand them that side's six Super 7 matches.
Afghanistan schedule FAQ
When is Afghanistan's first match at the 2027 World Cup?
Afghanistan open their campaign on Friday 8 October 2027 against Pakistan at Centurion Park, Centurion (Tshwane). The match starts at 10:00 AM local time (1:30 PM IST).
Which group are Afghanistan in?
Afghanistan are in Group A with India, Australia, Pakistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A.
How many matches will Afghanistan play?
At least five group matches. Reaching the Super 7 adds six more, and the knockouts can add up to two more, for a maximum of 13.