# ICC Overhauls Men's World Cup Format

- Topic: football
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-15
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13563666/world-cup-odi-and-t20-cricket-format-changes-revealed-by-icc-including-12-team-main-group-for-2027
- Language: en
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced changes to the format of its men's World Cup tournaments. The revamped structures aim to improve competitiveness and consequence. The 2027 Cricket World Cup will feature a 12-team main group phase, with the top three teams from each group and the next best-placed team across both qualifying for a new 'Super 7' round.

## Key takeaways

- A 12-team main group phase will be introduced in the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
- The top three teams from each group and the next best-placed team across both will qualify for a new 'Super 7' round.
- The Super 7 round will feature a round-robin format, with the top four teams progressing to the semi-finals.

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