World champion Luke Littler and world No. 2 Luke Humphries will lead Team England at the 2026 World Cup of Darts, staged from 11‑14 June at Frankfurt's Eissporthalle. As the top‑ranked pair, they inherit the No. 1 seed and bypass the opening round, joining the Netherlands, Scotland and Northern Ireland in the second‑stage draw.

Wales suffers a surprise blow with Gerwyn Price omitted from the squad for the second time in three years, leaving Nick Kenny to partner in‑form Jonny Clayton as the No. 7 seed. Sky Sports reports Price made himself unavailable, citing lingering health concerns after a recent Premier League appearance.

Defending champions Northern Ireland return with Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney, while the Dutch field a formidable duo of Gian van Veen and Michael van Gerwen. Germany hopes its No. 5 seeds Martin Schindler and Ricardo Pietreczko can improve on last year’s semi‑final finish in front of a home crowd.

The 41‑nation field splits into 12 round‑robin groups, with each group winner advancing. Notable entries include 71‑year‑old Paul Lim for Singapore and Cristo Reyes, fresh from a nine‑dart finish in Austria, underscoring the tournament’s blend of veteran flair and emerging talent.