Ten teams set to qualify directly for ODI World Cup 2027

The ICC will announce the ODI World Cup 2027 schedule on October 1 in Cape Town. South Africa and Zimbabwe have already secured places as hosts. The remaining eight teams will qualify based on ODI rankings as on September 30, 2026.

India, Australia, England, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh are on course to qualify through rankings. West Indies and Ireland will miss direct qualification and must go through the 2027 qualifiers. Namibia will not receive an automatic berth despite co-hosting status.

The 14-team tournament will adopt a three-stage format with a new Super Series stage. The event runs from October 1 to November 19, 2027.