Luke Littler Excited for World Cup Debut with Three-Word Statement
Luke Littler, the 18-year-old PDC World Champion, revealed his enthusiasm for his anticipated debut at the 2025 PDC World Cup of Darts, stating, “I cannot wait,” in an interview with The Mirror. The tournament, set for June 12-15 in Frankfurt, Germany, will see Littler likely partner world No. 1 Luke Humphries, as England’s team is selected based on the top two PDC Order of Merit rankings, per Express.co.uk. Littler’s meteoric rise, including his 2025 World Championship win over Michael van Gerwen (7-3) and 10 titles in 2024/25, has secured his No. 2 ranking, ensuring his spot in the doubles event.
Reflecting on missing last year’s World Cup, Littler explained, “Last year, people didn’t know it was based on rankings. Everyone was asking, ‘Why is Luke Littler not in the World Cup?’ I was like, ‘Because I’ve only just started my career,’” per Mirror.co.uk. Now, with Humphries, who helped England win the 2024 title alongside Michael Smith, Littler aims to add another trophy. Posts on X, like @LukeTheNuke180’s “Premier league done now time for a new challenge,” capture his excitement for new ventures like the Nordic Darts Masters, hinting at his mindset for the World Cup. England, seeded No. 1, will face strong competition from teams like the Netherlands, per PDC.tv.
