The 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup host country is announced by the International Cricket Council for the 14th edition of the 2027 ICC Cricket Cup in South Africa and Zimbabwe for the second time. In the previous ICC Cricket World 2003 edition, Namiba will make its debt as a host nation. This tournament features the same features as the 2003 Cricket World Cup. There will be 14 teams in the ICC Cricket World 2027.
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
- Namiba
| Host Country | South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia |
| Date(s) | October – November 2027 |
| Managed By | International Cricket Council (ICC) |
| Cricket Format | One Day International (50 overs) |
| Tournament Format | Round-Robin & Knockout |
| Opening Match | TBD |
| Final Match | TBD |
| Teams | 14 |
| Total Matches | 54 |
2027 Cricket World Cup Qualification
The qualification for the ICC Cricket Cup 2027 is simple: South Africa and Zimbabwe, serving as co-hosts, automatically secure their spots in the competition. The top eight teams in the ICC ODI Ranking will automatically qualify for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. In the same format as the 2003 Cricket World Cup, there will be 14 teams in the 2027 Cricket World Cup. The remaining four positions will be determined through global qualifier tournaments. The Namiba is co-hosting for the first time, but their spot in the 2027 Cricket World Cup has not been confirmed. The Namiba will have to follow the standard qualification pathway to secure their spot in the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
- Two teams are co-hosting South Africa.
- Eight teams are at tops position in the ICC ODI Ranking.
- The remaining four positions must be determined through global qualifier tournaments.
| Means of qualification | Date | Venue | Teams | Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Host nation | 16 November 2021 | — | 2 |  South Africa Zimbabwe |
| ICC Men,s ODI Team Rankings | 31 March 2027 | Various | 8 | |
| 2026 Cricket World Cup Qualifier | — | TBD | 4 | |
| Total | 14 | |||
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2027 Men,s Cricket World Cup Format
The 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup format will consist of two groups; each group has seven teams. The top three from each group will qualify for the Super Six stage, followed by the semi-finals and final to determine the ultimate final. In the group stage, each team will face all the other sides in their respective groups once. The 14th edition of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is similar to the 2003 edition.
ICC Men,s ODI World Cup Winner Lists From 1975–2023
Indians have to win the World Cup in 2023, but unfortunately, they did not do so well at the end of the final match in 2023, but they have been ODI World Cup winners in 2011 under the captaincy of MS Dhoni.
| Year | Host | Winner | Runner-up |
| 1975 | England | West Indies | Australia |
| 1979 | England | West Indies | England |
| 1983 | England | India | West Indies |
| 1987 | India, Pakistan | Australia | England |
| 1992 | Australia, New Zealand | Pakistan | England |
| 1996 | India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | Australia |
| 1999 | England, Ireland, Netherlands, Scotland, Wales | Australia | Pakistan |
| 2003 | South Africa, Kenya, Zimbabwe | Australia | India |
| 2007 | West Indies | Australia | Sri Lanka |
| 2011 | India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka | India | Sri Lanka |
| 2015 | Australia, New Zealand | Australia | New Zealand |
| 2019 | England, Wales | England | New Zealand |
| 2023 | India | Australia | India |
ICC World Cup 2027 Stadiums Name
- Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
- Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban
- New-lands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
- Centurion Park, Centurion
- Harare Sports Club, Harare
- Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
- Affies Park, Windhoek
- United Cricket Club, Windhoek