Poland's home hope
Krzysztof Kciuk carries the hopes of Poland in these qualifiers. After losing his most recent bid at the 2024 World Championship to Connor Scutt, Kciuk kept his form strong. He reached the fourth round of the 2025 WDF World Masters. He gained attention during the 2022 UK Open. He advanced to the fourth round by defeating former European Champion Ross Smith. He fell short in a deciding leg to Ron Meulenkamp of the Netherlands. Kciuk has been a familiar face on PDC stages since the late 2010s and early 2020s. He brings a wealth of televised experience. This could help him compete with emerging talents this weekend.
Hungary's rising star
Gyorgy Jehirszki, a 42-year-old from Hungary, has emerged as a notable player in darts. Although he started his competitive career only in 2020, primarily competing in online events, he has quickly made an impact. His strongest showing came at the 2023 Budapest Masters, where he nearly toppled world number one Jelle Klaasen, pushing the Dutchman to a deciding set before falling short. Jehirszki continued his strong form at the 2024 Budapest Classic, reaching the semi-finals and beating Brian Raman, only to lose to eventual champion Sybren Gijbels. He also had a recent encounter against top PDC players in May 2025, where he faced Madars Razma at the International Darts Open but lost 6-2. His rapid progress in the sport suggests he could be a threat this weekend in either qualifier.
The surprise factor
Nandor Major stands out as the potential underdog in these qualifiers. The 36-year-old Hungarian wrote history in 2023. He defeated Ricardo Pietreczko 6-4 at the Poland Darts Masters. This made him the first Hungarian to secure a win on the European Tour. Since then, Major has continued to showcase his talent. He represented Hungary at the PDC World Cup of Darts in 2024. He was eliminated in the group stage. He has also performed well in the WDF. He reached the third round of the World Masters in both 2023 and 2025. With a balanced, versatile game and no evident weaknesses, Major poses a real threat. He could challenge more experienced players competing in Antwerp and Basel this weekend.