Luke Humphries is setting his sights on a dream final at the World Matchplay Darts 2026, hoping to face off against rival Luke Littler. A victory over Littler would "put the sparkle on top" of an already impressive career, as Humphries aims to add another major title to his collection.

Having previously secured Matchplay glory in 2024 with an 18-15 win over Michael van Gerwen, Humphries is eager to relive that triumphant moment at the Winter Gardens. This would mark his first TV title since winning the Premier League in 2025.

Key points of Humphries' aspirations include:

• Littler's Challenge: Humphries has defeated Littler in four of their last five encounters, adding to the excitement of a potential final.
• The Significance of the Matchplay:

This is the second biggest tournament in the calendar,

• Rivalry Dynamics: He acknowledges the back-and-forth nature of their rivalry, suggesting that both players must be at their best to prevail.

Despite his current form being the best of his life, Humphries recalls the difficulty of defending his title in 2025, where he lost to Gian van Veen in the first round. This year, he faces Cameron Menzies in his opening match, aware of the challenges ahead.

Humphries expressed, "The goal for me is nothing less than winning it again this year," aiming to add to his impressive record of finals, hoping to reach his tenth in the coming weeks. The World Matchplay runs from July 18 to July 26.