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Dutch selection heads to WDF World Cup in Seoul with great ambition

Originally posted on Dartsnews.com | Last updated Aug 7, 2025 10:17 AM ET

This year's WDF World Cup 2025 will be held in faraway South Korea. From Monday, September 22 to Saturday, September 27, the international darts world will descend on the metropolis of Seoul for the most prestigious tournament of the World Darts Federation (WDF). The Dutch Darts Federation has announced its selection for this tournament, including some established names;

The World Cup is the largest country tournament within the WDF and is organized every two years. After the previous edition in Esbjerg (Denmark) in 2023, it is now Asia's turn. Following on Sunday, September 28, the WDF gold tournament Korea Open will also take place.

As usual, the Netherlands is coming to the World Cup with a strong selection. Per country, four men, four ladies, two boys and two girls will participate. The Technical Staff of the Dutch Darts Association has selected the following players after extensive consultation.

Men's team

Led by national coach Raymond de Vries, the following players represent the Netherlands in the men's team:

Jimmy van Schie - The number 1 of the WDF ranking and among others reigning Dutch ranking champion and winner of the NK Darts. A fixed value in the selection.
Alexander Merkx - One of Team Netherlands' most experienced players, with multiple international titles and many appearances in the orange shirt.
Danny van Trijp - In excellent form, with a win at the NDB Masters and a final place at the NK Darts. His experience at international tournaments makes him a very important asset.
Corné Groeneveld - Currently ranks third in the WDF rankings. Won international titles and made his debut at Lakeside this year.

Women's selection

The women's team is led by national coach Karin ten Kate and consists of:

Lerena Rietbergen - Experienced international, active at several major tournaments and in good shape.
Priscilla Steenbergen - Multiple international and winner of several international titles.
Adriana van Wijgerden-Vermaat - Impressed at the national tournaments and earned her spot through the qualifying tournament.
Romy Vermeulen - Is turning in a strong and consistent season at the NDB Ranking.

Youth Team

The youth squad is led by national coach Dick Bontekoe and consists of:

Kendji Steinbach - Already has a lot of international experience and won several youth tournaments.
Ruben Baalmans - Impressed at the Youth European Championships in Assen and is showing strong development.
Fardau de Jong & Kimberly Kersbergen - Achieved bronze together in the pairs tournament at the European Championship and finished 1st and 2nd in the national ranking.

Tournament Form

The World Cup consists of several parts:

Men and women: team tournament, pairs tournament and singles tournament
Youth: singles, couples and mixed pairs

There are medals to be earned for each section. In addition, within each category there is competition for the coveted overall title, based on points earned.

Dutch performance at World Cup

The Netherlands has a rich history at the WDF World Cup:

Men: five-time overall title winner (2005, 2007, 2009, 2019, 2023)
Ladies: two-time world champion (2001, 2017)
Youth: winner of the final classification four times (2005, 2007, 2015, 2017)
Singles: twelve individual world champions since 1977

Berry van Peer is the reigning men's singles champion.

Krijgen we net zo'n geweldige WDF World Cup als twee jaar terug in Denemarken?

Van 22 tot en met 27 september vindt dit jaar weer de World Cup plaats.

Inmiddels is bekend welke Nederlandse spelers het WK-team vormen! Hier lees je meer: https://t.co/VdiiaQSS3e pic.twitter.com/rr9ONbhSOw
— NederlandseDartsBond (@NDBdarts) August 6, 2025