After being denied a direct spot, how can Windies qualify for the 2027 WC?

West Indies, two-time ODI World Cup champions, will miss out on direct qualification for the 2027 tournament and must go through the Qualifier in February. Winning it secures direct entry to the second round, while finishing second to fourth means another hurdle. Having missed the 2023 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy, the Caribbean side cannot afford another setback.