England's duo of world No 1 Luke Littler and world No 2 Luke Humphries topped Spain 8‑5 in Frankfurt, securing a quarter‑final clash with Wales. The pair, playing together for only the second time, overcame a 3‑0 start by Spain and survived several missed match darts before clinching the decisive 89 checkout.

Both Englishmen admitted their scoring was below Premier League standards, hitting just eight of 28 doubles. Littler praised their ability to win together, while Humphries emphasized the need to relax for the next match. Their win marks England's first victory at this stage after a 2025 group‑stage exit to Germany.

England now meets 2025 finalists Jonny Clayton and Nick Kenny, who dispatched the USA 8‑5 with two 141 finishes. A solid win puts England in a strong position to progress, while the Welsh pair will aim to exploit any lingering rust in the English partnership.