‘I am sure it is one of the best feelings you’ll ever have’ – Luke Littler excited ahead of World Cup debut
Luke Littler Buzzing for World Cup of Darts Debut with Luke Humphries
Luke Littler, the 18-year-old PDC world champion, shared his excitement for his World Cup of Darts debut, stating, “I am sure it is one of the best feelings you’ll ever have,” in an interview with *Indo Sport* on June 11, 2025, ahead of the tournament at Frankfurt’s Eissporthalle (June 12-19). Teaming with world No. 1 Luke Humphries to represent England, Littler anticipates the thrill of national representation, saying, “Playing for your country with the fans behind you, it’s going to be special,” per @IndoSport on X.[
The reigning champions, England, are top seeds, with Littler replacing Michael Smith, Humphries’ 2024 partner, after his No. 2 ranking secured his spot, per www.yardbarker.com. Littler’s enthusiasm follows his 7-3 World Championship win over Michael van Gerwen in January 2025, where he set a record 140.91 set average, per www.skysports.com. Despite past crowd issues in Germany, including boos at the 2025 German Darts Grand Prix, Humphries vowed to support him, saying, “I’ll be there to back him up,” per www.mirror.co.uk.[](https://www.yardbarker.com/darts/articles/pairings_confirmed_for_2025_world_cup_of_darts_england_lead_as_luke_littler_and_luke_humphries_team_up_for_first_time/s1_17461_42194802)[](https://www.skysports.com/darts/news/12288/13126717/luke-littler-darts-schedule-next-match-latest-results-and-world-ranking-plus-how-to-watch-and-stream-live)[](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/darts/littler-humphries-world-cup-darts-35194287)
England, favored at 4/11 odds, faces stiff competition from Wales’ Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton, who won in 2020 and 2023, per www.sportingnews.com. Littler’s debut, marked by his 2024 Premier League title and nine-darter, fuels anticipation, per www.pdc.tv. Posts on X, like @OfficialPDC, amplify the hype, noting his winning start in Copenhagen’s Nordic Darts Masters, per @OfficialPDC on X. With a bye to the second round, Littler and Humphries aim to defend England’s crown, per www.skysports.com.[]
