The darts world elite are gearing up to head to Frankfurt as the 2026 World Cup of Darts field is confirmed, in the wake of the conclusion of the Austrian Darts Open. One month away, 80 players from 40 nation states will battle for a record-breaking 500,000 prize fund in the classic pairs format, with fans in particular excited about the top-seeded pair for England, Luke Littler and Luke Humphries, who will be aiming for the trophy after a shock early exit last year. With the return of Michael van Gerwen for the Netherlands, and the unwelcome withdrawal of Gerwyn Price for Wales, it’s going to be an unpredictable, high-octane tournament at the Eissporthalle.
2026 World Cup Of Darts: Tournament Overview And Key Details
| Tournament | World Cup of Darts 2026 |
| Venue | Frankfurt, Germany |
| Total Prize Fund | £500,000 |
| Total Countries | 40 |
| Total Players | 80 |
| Defending Champions | Northern Ireland (Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney) |
Which Are The Top Four Seeded Countries Darts World Cup 2026?
| Seed | Country | Player 1 | Player 2 |
| 1 | England | Luke Littler | Luke Humphries |
| 2 | Netherlands | Gian van Veen | Michael van Gerwen |
| 3 | Northern Ireland | Josh Rock | Daryl Gurney |
| 4 | Scotland | Gary Anderson | Cameron Menzies |
Seeded Countries Five To Sixteen: Group Stage Leaders
The following countries will lead their respective groups and must face two non-seeded nations to advance to the knockout stages.
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Germany (5): Martin Schindler and Ricardo Pietreczko
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Belgium (6): Mike De Decker and Dimitri Van den Bergh
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Wales (7): Jonny Clayton and Nick Kenny
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Ireland (8): William O’Connor and Mickey Mansell
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Poland (9): Krzysztof Ratajski and Sebastian Bialecki
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Sweden (10): Jeffrey de Graaf and Oskar Lukasiak
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Australia (11): Damon Heta and Adam Leek
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Czech Republic (12): Karel Sedláček and Adam Gawlas
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Austria (13): Mensur Suljovic and Rusty Jake Rodriguez
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Latvia (14): Madars Razma and Valters Melderis
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Croatia (15): Boris Krčmar and Pero Ljubić
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Finland (16): Jani Haavisto and Jonas Masalin
Full List Of Non-Seeded Countries And Pairs
These 24 nations will complete the group stage lineup, featuring legendary veterans and rising global talents.
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Canada: Jim Long and David Cameron
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China: Qingyu Zhan and Xiaochen Zong
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Denmark: Andreas Toft Jørgensen and Jonas Graversen
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France: Thibault Tricole and Nicolas Thuillier
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Hong Kong: Man Lok Leung and Lok Yin Lee
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Hungary: Patrik Kovács and Pál Székely
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India: Nitin Kumar and Ankit Goenka
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Italy: Michele Turetta and Riccardo Castelli
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Japan: Motomu Sakai and Haruki Muramatsu
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Lithuania: Darius Labanauskas and Mindaugas Barauskas
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Mongolia: Altantülkhüür Myagmarsüren and Ganzorig Lkhagvasüren
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New Zealand: Jonny Tata and Ben Robb
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Norway: Cor Dekker and Kent Jøran Sivertsen
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Philippines: Alexis Toylo and Paolo Nebrida
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Portugal: Luis Camacho and José de Sousa
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Singapore: Paul Lim and Phuay Wei Tan
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Slovenia: Benjamin Pratnemer and Stefano Božiček
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South Africa: Graham Filby and Devon Petersen
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Spain: Cristo Reyes and José Justicia
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Switzerland: Stefan Bellmont and Marcel Walpen
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Thailand: Sarayut Ouamuapa and Sorawis Rodman
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Trinidad and Tobago: Joshua Balfour and James Walklin
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Uganda: Patrick Ocheng and Juma Said
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United States: Adam Sevada and Stowe Buntz