Philippines Stun Belgium in Historic BetVictor World Cup of Darts Upset
Wow, what a night of darts we just witnessed at the 2025 BetVictor World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt! If anyone thought this year’s tournament would follow the script, they were in for a serious shock. Let’s talk about the moment everyone is buzzing about—the Philippines pulling off one of the biggest upsets in recent World Cup history.
Lourence Ilagan and Paolo Nebrida, the Philippine duo, found themselves 3-0 down against former finalists Belgium in a high-stakes, winner-takes-all Group B clash. At that point, it looked like business as usual for Mike De Decker and Dimitri Van den Bergh. But darts is a game of nerves, and momentum can flip in a heartbeat—and that’s exactly what happened. The Philippines stormed back to take four legs on the trot. Van den Bergh and De Decker missed seven match darts. Seven. That’s all the window Ilagan and Nebrida needed. Nebrida held his nerve, hitting all four of their match-winning doubles. Final score? 4-3. Belgium—out. Just like that.
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And it wasn’t just the Philippines making headlines for Asia. Malaysia and Hong Kong also fought their way into the last 16. Malaysia crushed Denmark 4-1, while Hong Kong completed a dominant group stage with back-to-back wins over the USA and Bahrain. Honestly, this has been a breakout tournament for Asian nations, and it’s shaking up the entire bracket.
Elsewhere, the heavy hitters like the Netherlands, Australia, and host nation Germany showed why they’re still contenders. The Dutch team didn’t even drop a leg in their group, Australia’s Damon Heta averaged an insane 114 against Spain, and Germany cruised past Singapore in straight legs. But the vibe this year? It’s anything but predictable.
The draw for the knockout stage is absolutely loaded. England, led by top-ranked Luke Humphries and teenage sensation Luke Littler, are set to face Germany—a blockbuster clash. Wales, chasing a third title, meet the Philippines next. And that, right there, is another huge opportunity for Ilagan and Nebrida to prove that last night wasn’t just a fluke—it was a statement.
With quarter-finals, semis, and the final all packed into Sunday’s double session, the intensity is only going to ramp up from here. Whether you’re watching for the underdogs or backing the favorites, one thing’s for sure: this year’s World Cup of Darts is delivering on every level. Stay tuned, because more fireworks are coming.
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