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If a team withdraws from the World Cup, the ICC steps in to decide whether matches are forfeited or a replacement team is added.
If the withdrawal happens close to the tournament, the team’s matches may be treated as forfeits, with opponents awarded points.
There is no fixed backup team; the ICC selects a replacement based on rankings, qualification results, and logistical feasibility.
The withdrawing team can lose participation fees, broadcast revenue, sponsorship money, and may also face ICC penalties.
In previous ICC tournaments, team withdrawals led to forfeited matches, schedule reshuffles, and long-term competitive impact.
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