Martin Schindler and Ricardo Pietreczko celebrate a victory against Portugal at the start of the World Cup of Darts.
The German darts duo Martin Schindler and Ricardo Pietreczko successfully started the team World Cup in Frankfurt. “The Wall” and “Pikachu” defeated Portugal with 4: 2 in their opening match and got a good starting position for moving into the round of 16. The second group opponent of the German duo is Singapore, the group winner moves into the round of 16 at the World Cup of Darts.
Against the Portuguese José de Sousa and Bruno Nascimento, Germany, which for the first time competes in this combination with the only team event of the PDC, was sufficient 85 points.
The German duo Ricardo Pietreczko (left) and Martin Schindler represents Germany at the World Cup of Darts 2025
In the unusual double mode in the Frankfurt ice rink, Schindler and Pietreczko showed themselves far away from their best form, but ice cold in the crucial moments. Schindler, placed in 18th place in the world rankings as well as no German before, is there for the seventh time. For Pietreczko (number 28 in the world) it is the first participation in the team World Cup.
The best German placements at the World Cup of Darts are the semi-final participants in 2020 and 2023. In the previous year, Schindler and Gabriel Clemens ended in the round of 16.
Martin Schindler and Ricardo Pietreczko Celebrate A Victory Against Portugal at the Start of the World Cup of Darts.
The German Darts Duo Martin Schindler and Ricardo Pietreczko Had a Successful Start to the Team World Championship in Frankfurt. “The Wall” and “Pikachu” Defeated Portugal 4-2 in their Opening Match Without Shining and Secured A Good Starting Position for Reaching The Round of 16. The German Duo’s Second Group Opponent is Singapore; The Group Winner Advances to the Round of the Last 16 at the World Cup of Darts.
Against the Portuguese José de Sousa and Bruno Nascimento, Germany, Competing for the First Time In This Combination at the PDC’s ONLY TEAM Event, ONLY NEEDED A Three-Dart Average of a Good 85 Points.
The German Duo Ricardo Pietreczko (left) and Martin Schindler Represents Germany at the World Cup of Darts 2025
In the Unfamiliar Doubles Mode in the Eissporthalle Frankfurt, Schindler and Pietreczko Were Still Far From Their Best Form, but ICE-Cold in the Decisive Moments. Schindler, Ranked 18th in the World Rankings, Better Than Any German Before, is Participating for the Seventh Time. For Pietreczko (Number 28 in the World), it is his first participation in the Team World Championship.
The best German Placements at the World Cup of Darts are the semi-final appearances in 2020 and 2023. Last Year, Schindler and Gabriel Clemens Were Eliminated in the Round of 16.