ICC states Women's T20 World Cup can thrive alongside football World Cup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 11:18 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The ICC chief executive Sanjog Gupta emphasized that the Women’s T20 World Cup in England can coexist with the ongoing football World Cup. The tournament opened with England's victory over Sri Lanka in front of 14,865 fans at Edgbaston. Ticket sales have surpassed previous records, currently sitting at around 220,000, with hopes to reach 300,000. Upcoming matches include a doubleheader at Old Trafford featuring Ireland vs. Scotland and Australia vs. South Africa. Tickets for key matchups, including India vs. Pakistan, remain available.
- •England won their opener against Sri Lanka by 87 runs.
- •Around 8,000 fans expected at Old Trafford for Saturday's doubleheader.
- •Ticket sales aim to reach 300,000, nearly doubling attendance from 2020.
- •Danni Wyatt-Hodge scored 105 not out in England's first match.
- •Tickets still available for India vs. Pakistan at Edgbaston.
- 11:18 AMYahoo Sports — T20 crowds won't be hit by football World Cup - ICC
- 11:18 AMBBC Sport — T20 crowds won't be hit by football World Cup - ICC
"The Women's T20 World Cup in England can "coexist" with the ongoing football World Cup rather than being overshadowed, says ICC chief executive Sanjog Gupta.
"The Women's T20 World Cup in England can "coexist" with the ongoing football World Cup rather than being overshadowed, says ICC chief executive Sanjog Gupta.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 11:18 AMT20 crowds won't be hit by football World Cup - ICC
The Women's T20 World Cup in England can "coexist" with the ongoing football World Cup rather than being overshadowed, says ICC chief executive Sanjog Gupta.
- BBC SportJun 13, 2026, 11:18 AMT20 crowds won't be hit by football World Cup - ICC
The Women's T20 World Cup in England can "coexist" with the ongoing football World Cup rather than being overshadowed, says ICC chief executive Sanjog Gupta.
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