Netherlands began their bid for a record-equalling fifth BetVictor World Cup of Darts title with a thumping 4-0 victory over Italy, as host nation Germany also made a winning start in Frankfurt.

Wales have been given high-profile support ahead of their bid to win a third BetVictor World Cup of Darts title this weekend.

The 2025 BetVictor World Cup of Darts will take place from June 12-15 in Frankfurt, as reigning champions England chase a record-extending sixth World Cup crown.

The 2025 BetVictor World Cup of Darts begins on Thursday, as Luke Humphries and Luke Littler aim to steer England to a record-extending sixth World Cup crown in Frankfurt.

Italian and Spanish speaking darts fans will have the opportunity to watch the 2025 BetVictor World Cup of Darts in their native language, live on PDCTV.

Defending champions England have been unveiled as the 4/11 pre-tournament favourites for the BetVictor World Cup of Darts ahead of the annual 40-nation event.

Netherlands will kick off their bid for a record-equalling fifth BetVictor World Cup of Darts title against Italy on Thursday’s opening night, as hosts Germany also take centre stage.

György Jehirszki and Gergely Lakatos will represent Hungary at the 2025 BetVictor World Cup of Darts, after the pair confirmed their qualification last weekend.

The 40 nations competing in the 2025 BetVictor World Cup of Darts have been confirmed after Lithuania and Finland secured qualification last weekend.

Darts legend Paul Lim will star for Singapore in the 2025 BetVictor World Cup of Darts, while Malaysia and Chinese Taipei also secured qualification last weekend.