Luke Humphries just dropped the mic on talkSPORT Breakfast (Wednesday 5 Nov, 8:15am) with a story that explains exactly why the two Lukes are the hottest rivalry in darts right now.
The bombshell quote
“I asked Luke Littler three times if he wanted to team up with me for the World Cup of Darts 2026 in Frankfurt.
Every single time he said: ‘Nah, I’m sticking with the North-West lads.’
I respect it—he wants to rep Warrington & Manchester with Asp or Cross.
But deep down I think he just wants to beat me wearing the same shirt!”
Why this is massive
- The World Cup (June 18–21, 2026, Eissporthalle) is pairs only.
- England have won it 5 of the last 10 years—but never with Humphries OR Littler.
- If Littler picks Rob Cross (Sussex) or Asp (Milton Keynes), they’d play under the “North-West Select” banner for the first time ever.
- Humphries (World #1) would then have to find a new partner—probably Michael Smith again.
Littler’s cheeky reply (Instagram story, 30 mins ago)
“Cool Hand offered me a lift to Frankfurt… I said I’ll drive myself 🚗💨
See you in the final, Luke! 🏴”
The timeline
- PDC asked players for “preferred partner” forms last week.
- Deadline: Nov 30
- Official pairs announced: Players Championship Finals weekend (Nov 16)
What the bookies say (Sky Bet, 9am today)
- England (any combo) – 4/6 favourites
- Humphries + Smith – 2/1
- Littler + Cross – 5/2
- Scotland (Wright & Anderson) – 3/1
Bottom line
Humphries wanted the Avengers team-up.
Littler chose Civil War.
Frankfurt just became the most expensive dart ticket on the planet.
Want the full 4-minute talkSPORT clip or the mock-up England shirts fans are already Photoshopping? Say the word. 🎯🏴
