2026 PDC Darts World Championship Day 8 live results, scores, schedule and bracket: Kenya's David Munyua upsets in Mike Decker is historic thriller

Story byDavid MunyuaAlex WalshThu, December 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM UTC·3 min read2026 PDC Darts World Championship Day 8 live results, scores, schedule and bracket: Kenya's David Munyua upsets in Mike Decker is historic thriller originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Fallon Sherrock had her fair share of chances to take command of set #1, but Dave Chisnall was able to execute on Sherrock's misses to win the opening set. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWe are nearing the end of the first round of the 2026 PDC Darts World Championship, but there are still some exciting players who have yet to play. In the afternoon session, we will see 2025 WC quarterfinalist Callan Rydz begin his campaign, as he looks to replicate the incredible run he had last year. In the third game of the afternoon, Ryan Joyce will take the stage, coming off a WC last year when he was arguably the player with the closest chance at beating Luke Littler. Belgium's Mike De Decker will cap off the afternoon session, as he'll play David Munyua, Kenya's first-ever PDC WC qualifier. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDark horse Jermaine Wattimena will play in the first game of the evening session. Dave Chisnall will face Fallon Sherrock in the second game of the evening slate, as Sherrock will look to make more history at the Ally Pally. Lastly, Michael van Gerwen will start his 2026 WC campaign in the third game of the evening, coming off a runner-up finish at last year's WC.2025 PDC Darts World Championship schedule & scoresHere are the scores and schedule of play for the first round on Day 8. MORE: 2026 PDC Darts World Championship: Draw, schedule, format and prize moneyDay 8 (afternoon session)MatchupDateTime (local)ScoreCallan Rydz vs. Patrik KovacsThurs., Dec.