Anderson & Menzies lose in World Cup semis
England win the World Cup of Darts for a record-extending sixth time as Luke Littler and Luke Humphries overcome the Netherlands 10-5 in Frankfurt.
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Notable Quotes
"I'm absolutely delighted - that's the best we have played all tournament."
— Luke Littler , Athlete
"Michael [van Gerwen] was unbelievable tonight - he is back and playing unbelievable darts."
— Luke Humphries , Athlete
"I'm absolutely delighted. That's the best we've played all tournament."
— Luke Littler , Athlete
"Everyone expects us to win, and that expectation is so hard on your shoulders."
— Luke Humphries , Athlete
"It's just one of those things that it either happens for you or it doesn't. And this year it definitely did."
— Luke Humphries , Athlete
"These two, as in Luke Humphries and Luke Littler, and Gian van Veen and Michael van Gerwen, they could set up the ultimate rivalry in the World Cup."
— Wayne Mardle , Celebrity
"I’m absolutely delighted."
— Luke Littler , Athlete
"I’m proud of us, because we worked hard and we won together."
— Luke Humphries , Athlete
"I really enjoyed my weekend here with Michael, and hopefully there’s many more to come."
— Gian van Veen , Athlete
Key People
Adrian Lewis is a professional darts player and former World Cup champion.
Cameron Menzies is a Scottish dart player competing in the professional circuit.
Daryl Gurney is a Northern Irish professional dart player recognized for his performances in major events.
Gary Anderson is a Scottish professional dart player known for his success in PDC championships.
Gian van Veen is a young Dutch darts player gaining recognition in the PDC circuit.
Jonny Clayton is a Welsh professional darts player and former major champion.
Josh Rock is a Northern Irish dart player known for his rising talent in the PDC.
Luke Humphries is an English professional darts player who has competed at the highest level.
Luke Littler is a young and talented darts player known for his achievements in recent tournaments.
Michael Smith is a professional darts player who previously partnered with Luke Humphries to win the World Cup.
Michael van Gerwen is a Dutch professional darts player and former world champion.
Nick Kenny is a Welsh professional darts player making his World Cup debut.
Phil Taylor is a retired professional darts player regarded as one of the greatest in the sport.
Wayne Mardle is a former professional darts player and current commentator.
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England win the World Cup of Darts for a record-extending sixth time as Luke Littler and Luke Humphries overcome the Netherlands 10-5 in Frankfurt.
England's Luke Littler and Luke Humphries secured their sixth World Cup of Darts title with a 10-5 victory over the Netherlands' Michael van Gerwen and Gian van Veen in Frankfurt.
Luke Humphries reflects on the pressure and expectations leading to England's World Cup of Darts victory alongside Luke Littler, emphasizing the significance of their triumph over the Netherlands.
Luke Littler and Luke Humphries celebrate their World Cup of Darts victory, becoming the latest world champion duo in the sport.
Luke Humphries and Luke Littler secure their place in the World Cup of Darts final after defeating Cameron Menzies and Gary Anderson.
Comprehensive coverage of the 2026 World Darts Championship, where Luke Littler successfully defended his title by defeating Gian van Veen in the final at Alexandra Palace.
England's Luke Littler and Luke Humphries clinched the 2026 BetVictor World Cup of Darts title in Frankfurt, defeating the Netherlands 10-5 in the final to claim their nation's record-extending sixth trophy.
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