The 2027 Cricket World Cup will be hosted by three nations, featuring fourteen teams competing across fifty-four matches in total.
ICC World Cup 2027 Host Country – South Africa or Zimbabwe
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 |
| Schedule | October–November 2027 |
| Host Countries | South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia |
| Hosting Note | Second co-hosting for South Africa & Zimbabwe (after 2003); first time for Namibia |
| Total Teams | 14 |
| Total Matches | 54 |
| Match Distribution | South Africa – 44 matches; Zimbabwe – 10 matches |
| South Africa Venues | Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, East London, Paarl |
| Automatic Qualification | South Africa and Zimbabwe qualify as host nations |
| Format | Two groups of 7 teams each, followed by a Super Six stage |