Summary
World number one darts player Luke Littler was booed during his win against Rob Cross at the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship. Littler, who advanced to the quarter-finals, faced a crowd that favored the underdog, a common scenario in recent tournaments. Despite the boos, Littler expressed that he was unaffected and thanked the crowd for attending.
Key Facts
- Luke Littler is the world number one in darts.
- He won against Rob Cross at the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship.
- The crowd booed Littler during the match, supporting the underdog Cross.
- Littler advanced to the quarter-finals for the third time in a row.
- Booing at the World Championship has been common, often backing underdog players.
- Littler, 18 years old, mentioned the boos didn't bother him and thanked the crowd.
- Another player, Mike de Decker, also commented on the booing in a separate match.
- The PDC (Professional Darts Corporation) has previously encouraged players to tolerate such crowd reactions.
