Overview

• Oman and Nepal became the 18th and 19th teams confirmed for the 20‑team tournament after the Super Six results in Muscat.
• The UAE’s 77‑run victory over Samoa in the Super Six at Al Amerat triggered the qualification scenario that secured those two places.
• The remaining berth is between the UAE, Japan and Qatar, with the UAE currently third after beating Samoa.
• Japan still face the UAE and Oman, while Qatar need to defeat Samoa and then rely on other results and net run rate.
• The World Cup runs from February 6 to March 7, 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, marking a third appearance for both Oman and Nepal.