Northern Ireland claimed a dramatic victory in the 2025 World Cup of Darts, lifting the trophy after an unforgettable final against Wales. Both teams delivered world-class darts on the biggest stage of international team darts, but it was Daryl Gurney who hit the match-winning dart in the deciding leg, securing the title.

Summarizing this year’s edition of the World Cup of Darts in just a few lines is no easy task. The tournament was packed with darting drama, incredible performances, and plenty of surprising results that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

One of the biggest shocks came when England suffered an early exit, losing their round of 16 match to Germany—a result that blew the tournament wide open. Pre-tournament favorites Wales, with their elite pairing of Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton, looked poised to claim a third World Cup title. However, in a nail-biting final, they were narrowly defeated by the Northern Irish duo Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney.

Josh Rock delivered a standout performance throughout the tournament, but in the final, he truly embraced his role as team captain. He hit nine 180s in the final match alone and finished with an astonishing average of 107.88—one of the highest of the event.

After the final dart was thrown, emotional scenes unfolded on stage. Both Northern Irish players were visibly overwhelmed, shedding tears of joy. At the same time, Wales demonstrated true sportsmanship, staying on stage for the entire trophy ceremony and applauding their opponents.

Full Results – Final Day of the 2025 World Cup of Darts

Final
Northern Ireland – Wales: 10–9

Semi-Finals
Northern Ireland – Germany: 8–1
Wales – Netherlands: 8–5

Quarter-Finals
Northern Ireland – Republic of Ireland: 8–5
Wales – Hong Kong: 8–4
Netherlands – Czech Republic: 8–2
Germany – Australia: 8–7