Sport · 1 min read · Published 6 Nov 2026 ·
ICC Confirms Nepal Playoff to Complete West Indies’ Qualifier Field
By the Luk It Hyah newsdesk · Sources · Reporting disclaimer
The Short
The ICC says Nepal will host the World Cup Qualifier Playoff from 4–21 December. Its top four teams will join six sides already in the 2027 Global Qualifier, including West Indies; that is not qualification for the World Cup itself.
The Full Story
In an announcement dated Friday 6 November, the International Cricket Council confirmed that Nepal will host the men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier Playoff from 4 to 21 December. Eight teams will contest four remaining places in the 2027 Global Qualifier.
Sources: International Cricket Council, 6 Nov 2026 ↗
The ICC lists West Indies, Ireland, USA, Scotland, the Netherlands and Oman as already qualified for that Global Qualifier. West Indies’ place is therefore in the qualifying tournament, rather than a confirmed place at the World Cup.
Sources: International Cricket Council, 6 Nov 2026 ↗
Nepal, Italy, Namibia, Uganda, Canada, Kuwait, Jersey and the United Arab Emirates are the eight playoff teams. The ICC’s announced schedule begins with Nepal against Italy and Namibia against Uganda on 4 December. These are planned fixtures, not completed results.
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