This format of qualification also opened a window for the associate member nations to secure direct spot based on their previous performance.

[5] Owing to COVID-19 pandemic, the EAP and Asia regional tournaments were cancelled and teams advanced via T20I rankings.

[6][7] After the expansion of World Cup from 16 to 20 teams in 2024, qualification pathway was also changed.

Hence, the ICC regions did not have a fixed number of berths at the World Cup.

Teams marked in italics had appeared in World Cup previously (either by qualifying via WCL or by having status of full member of ICC).