14 countries participated in the 2011 Cricket World Cup
8 countries participated in the 1987 Cricket World Cup.
9 countries participated in the 1992 Cricket World Cup.
8 countries participated in the 1979 Cricket World Cup.
12 countries participated in the 1999 Cricket World Cup.
8 countries participated in the 1975 Cricket World Cup.
12 countries participated in the 1996 Cricket World Cup.
14 countries participated in the 2003 Cricket World Cup.
8 countries participated in the 1983 Cricket World Cup.
24 Countries participated in the 2011 World Men's Handball Championship.
8 teams participated in th opening world cup 1975
The only country that has participated in ALL of the world cups is Brazil.