World Darts Championship 2026 final result: Luke Littler wins PDC title with masterclass against Gian van Veen
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Key Points:
- Luke Littler dominated Gian van Veen 7-1 to win the PDC World Championship for the second consecutive year, becoming only the fourth player to achieve back-to-back titles.
- At 18 years old, Littler now ranks third in total PDC world titles with two, behind Phil Taylor (14) and Michael van Gerwen (3).
- Littler averaged 106.02 during the match, finishing with a 147 checkout, and secured £1 million in prize money along with the Sid Waddell Trophy.
- Van Veen started strong by winning the first set but was overwhelmed as Littler surged ahead, winning nine of the next ten legs and sealing the victory despite Van Veen's efforts.
