England’s Title Defence Ignites Drama at the 2025 World Cup of Darts
It’s Day Three of the 2025 BetVictor World Cup of Darts, and things are heating up fast in Frankfurt. With the tournament now into the high-stakes knockout rounds, all eyes are on England as they begin their campaign to defend the crown they lifted last year. The buzz around the Eissporthalle is electric, and rightly so—with reigning champions Luke Humphries and Luke Littler stepping onto the stage, expectations are sky-high.
The second round kicked off on Saturday in two intense sessions. In the afternoon, we saw commanding performances as Czechia powered past Malaysia 8-3, Hong Kong took down Sweden 8-4, and the Republic of Ireland looked sharp with an 8-3 win over Switzerland. Northern Ireland weren’t hanging about either, blasting South Africa 8-2.
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But the real drama was set for the evening. Wales swept the Philippines aside with an emphatic 8-2 win. Scotland, with legends Gary Anderson and Peter Wright, shockingly fell 0-8 to the Netherlands, who were in ruthless form. Meanwhile, anticipation builds for England’s match against the host nation Germany—a fiery showdown with national pride on the line.
England, led by the duo being hailed as the Messi and Ronaldo of darts, Littler and Humphries, have become the face of modern darts. Littler’s youth and flair paired with Humphries' clinical precision make them a deadly team. They’re not just aiming for another trophy—they’re building a legacy. And with both players recently awarded MBEs, their confidence is visibly soaring.
Looking ahead, Sunday promises a darting spectacle with the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final all being played in a packed double session. Some massive matchups are already locked in: the Netherlands face Czechia, while Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland will clash in a Celtic battle. Wales are set to take on Hong Kong, and England—if they beat Germany—will go head-to-head with either Argentina or Australia.
With Sky Sports broadcasting the action across the UK and global coverage via DAZN, Viaplay, and PDCTV, fans around the world are tuning in for what’s shaping up to be one of the most thrilling World Cups in darts history. The stakes are sky-high, the darts are sharp, and the drama? Unmissable.
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