Luke Littler and Luke Humphries to lead Team England at Frankfurt’s Eissporthalle from June 12-15
Luke Littler and Luke Humphries to Lead Team England at 2025 World Cup of Darts
Luke Littler and Luke Humphries, the top two ranked players in the PDC Order of Merit, will represent Team England at the 2025 World Cup of Darts, held at Frankfurt’s Eissporthalle from June 12-15. The dynamic duo, dubbed the “Lukes of Hazard,” marks Littler’s debut at the prestigious team event, partnering with Humphries, who won the title in 2024 alongside Michael Smith. England, the reigning champions and top seeds, are favored to dominate, with Littler expressing excitement: “I can’t wait. He won it last year, so hopefully he can lead me to victory.” Humphries echoed the sentiment, stating, “If we connect, I don’t think anybody is going to stop us.”[](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/othersport/2062267/luke-littler-humphries-darts-world-cup-pdc)[](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/darts/littler-humphries-world-cup-darts-35194287)
Littler, the 18-year-old PDC World Champion, has had a meteoric rise, winning the 2025 World Championship and the UK Open, and hitting three televised nine-darters, including one at the 2024 Bahrain Darts Masters. Humphries, the world No. 1, secured the 2025 Premier League title with an 11-8 victory over Littler, completing darts’ triple crown (World Championship, World Matchplay, Premier League). Their rivalry, marked by nine clashes in 105 days, including a thrilling Premier League final, promises a formidable partnership despite their competitive history.
The World Cup features a pairs format, with England facing strong competition from teams like Wales (Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton), Scotland (Gary Anderson and Peter Wright), and the Netherlands (Danny Noppert and Gian van Veen, with Michael van Gerwen opting for a holiday). Despite their favoritism, Dutch veteran Vincent van der Voort cautioned that pairs matches prioritize teamwork over individual brilliance, suggesting England’s dominance isn’t guaranteed.
Social media buzz on X reflects high expectations, with fans like @theedgar501 and @wrestlejamia predicting England’s dominance, some even joking the trophy should be handed over now. Littler’s commitment to the event was briefly questioned after he skipped the European Darts Grand Prix due to a fallout with German fans, but he clarified, “I was always playing. It’s a big event, playing for your country.” The duo’s heavy scoring and fast-paced play make a historic pairs nine-darter a possibility, as speculated by @ChrisHammer180.
