Wales — World Cup of Darts 2026
Wales arrive without Gerwyn Price, who withdrew for family reasons. That drops them from the top-4 seeds to Seed 7 and into the group stage — a format they rarely have to navigate. Jonny Clayton, a two-time World Cup winner with Price, now captains a new partnership with debutant Nick Kenny.
Why Price isn't playing
Price withdrew citing the need for a break from a heavy schedule and family time. Wales lost their top-4 seeding as a direct result — with Price, their combined ranking would have placed them in the bye-to-R16 bracket. Instead, they must come through a group first.
The Pair
Averages: dartsdatabase.co.uk, 2026 season — fetched 2026-06-09.
Tournament Path
R16 opponent is provisional — bracket confirmed once group stage completes. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_PDC_World_Cup_of_Darts, PDC Europe — fetched 2026-06-09.
Wales at the World Cup
Finalists confirmed from PDC Europe tournament page — sourced 2026-06-09.
DartStats Verdict
Clayton at 96.04 is still a top-5 player and one of the most experienced pairs competitors on the circuit. The concern is Kenny — ranking #61, averaging 90.10, making his debut. In the doubles format where both players alternate throughout, a 6-point average gap between partners is significant when you face nations with two players both above 95. Group C should be navigable. A potential R16 against Netherlands is a different proposition entirely.