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England secures record sixth World Cup of Darts

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England clinched a record‑extending sixth title in Frankfurt, beating the Netherlands 10‑5 in the World Cup of Darts final. Luke Littler and Luke Humphries, top seeds, entered the match after dispatching Wales and Scotland earlier in the day. Their partnership, questioned after a 2023 loss to Germany, exploded with an average of 104 and 15 finishes over 140+, silencing critics.

The Dutch duo of Michael van Gerwen and Gian van Veen, seeded second, kept the early legs level, forcing England to chase. Littler seized the first break with double 10 before the interval, while Humphries added an 87 checkout to push the lead to 6‑2 as England’s average climbed to 114. Van Gerwen’s spectacular 174 checkout then bust gave the English side the decisive opening.

Humphries closed out the match with nine, 16 and double eight, securing his second world title and Littler’s first. Their comeback from a 0‑4 hole against Wales and a smooth semi‑final win over Scotland demonstrated depth across the English squad. With this victory England now holds the most World Cup crowns, reinforcing its dominance on the international darts circuit.