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West Indies to Compete in World Cup Qualifiers After Missed Automatic Spot

The West Indies cricket team will need to qualify for the 2027 World Cup following their failure to secure an automatic berth.

11 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The West Indies cricket team missed out on an automatic qualification spot for the 2027 World Cup, according to a report by The Express Tribune.

As a result, the team will need to compete in the World Cup qualifiers to secure their place in the upcoming tournament. Afghanistan has confirmed their qualification for the 2027 event, as noted by CNA.

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