Luke Littler targets major title sweep after World Cup win
Luke Littler has set his sights on an extraordinary achievement after helping England win the World Cup of Darts, admitting he believes he has a “brilliant chance” of sweeping every major televised title this year, reports BritPanorama.
The teenage sensation and partner Luke Humphries delivered a dominant display in Frankfurt to secure England’s first World Cup crown since 2024, defeating Spain, Wales, Scotland, and the Netherlands on their way to the title.
The triumph completed another remarkable chapter in what is shaping up to be one of the greatest seasons in darts history for Littler. The 19-year-old has enjoyed a stunning run throughout 2026, capturing the World Championship, World Masters, UK Open, Premier League, and now the World Cup of Darts.
With several major tournaments still to come before the end of the year, attention has already turned to whether Littler can complete a clean sweep of every televised title on the PDC calendar. The world No. 1 is not dismissing the possibility. “Obviously all the talk now is whether I’m going to lift every major this year,” Littler said after England’s victory. “If I keep playing the way I do, then yeah, I’ve got a brilliant chance.”
Despite the growing focus on his individual achievements, Littler was quick to emphasise the importance of England’s success and the role Humphries played in securing the title. “This isn’t only my night,” he added. “It’s both our nights together and we’ll celebrate together.”
The pair’s success represented a significant turnaround after England’s disappointing exit in the second round of the tournament last year. Having returned to the summit of the competition, Littler has already confirmed he intends to defend the title in 2027. “Will I be back next year? One hundred per cent,” he said. “There’s no point winning it and not coming back.”
Humphries, meanwhile, expressed his hopes for England’s football team, inspired by their own World Cup victory. “If it gives England five per cent extra, then happy days,” Humphries stated. “We’ve done our part. We’d love to see them do their part as well, but it’s going to be tough. There are so many great nations in the tournament.”
As Littler prepares for upcoming tournaments, including next month’s World Matchplay in Blackpool, it is clear that individual rivalries will soon take centre stage once more. Amidst the celebrations of their latest triumph, the focus remains on what comes next, leaving fans eager for the next chapter in this young star’s burgeoning career.
