Northern Ireland — World Cup of Darts 2026
The defending champions return with the same pair. Rock and Gurney won the 2025 final 10–9 against Wales — a comeback from 5–7 down, settled in a deciding leg. Gurney hit the match-winning double. They arrive in Frankfurt knowing exactly what it takes to win.
The Pair
Averages: dartsdatabase.co.uk, 2026 season — fetched 2026-06-09.
Tournament Path
Draw source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_PDC_World_Cup_of_Darts — fetched 2026-06-09.
Northern Ireland at the World Cup
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_PDC_World_Cup_of_Darts — fetched 2026-06-09.
DartStats Verdict
Defending champions with the same pair — no personnel changes, no guesswork. The 2025 final average of 95.96 from Rock is not the highest number in the draw, but the combination of Rock's scoring and Gurney's composure in deciding legs (he hit the match-winning double in the final) is proven under maximum pressure. Northern Ireland are the second-most dangerous nation in the draw.