Darts World Cup 2026: Wales beat Lithuania in group opener

Wales began their quest for a third World Cup of Darts title with an emphatic win over Lithuania.

Johnny Clayton and tournament newcomer Nick Kenny defeated Darius Labanauskas and Mindaugas Barauskas 4-1 on the opening day of the tournament in Frankfurt, Germany.

Wales, who had to go through group qualifying after Gerwyn Price withdrew, lost the opening leg at the Iceporthall, but found their stride by winning the next four in the best-of-seven format.

They will join leading nations including England, Netherlands, Northern Ireland and Scotland in the second round if they beat Thailand to top Group C on Friday.