AthleticPulse24

Chairman of the Board: Fatma Al-Far

Editor-in-Chief: Ayman Badra

World Sports

Has Any Country Hosted a Cricket World Cup Without Qualifying? Namibia's 2027 Co-Host Scenario

Has Any Country Hosted a Cricket World Cup Without Qualifying? Namibia's 2027 Co-Host Scenario
World Sports · 06:18:31 - Friday, 6 November 2026

A new analysis examines whether any nation has ever hosted a Cricket World Cup without qualifying for the tournament. The piece focuses on Namibia, which is set to co-host the 2027 ODI World Cup but could still miss out on qualification through the regular pathway.

Share this article: