The 2026 World Snooker Championship draw has been completed ahead of the action getting underway at the Crucible next week with Ronnie O’Sullivan looking to roll back the years
The 2026 World Snooker Championship draw has been completed with the action getting underway at the Crucible in just a matter of days.
Reigning champion Zhao Xintong will be returning to defend his crown while seven-time winner Ronnie O’Sullivan will be looking to roll back time as he looks to land his first world title since 2022.
Judd Trump, Kyren Wilson, Neil Robertson, John Higgins, Mark Williams, Mark Selby and Shaun Murphy all booked their spots automatically and found out their opponents in the draw on Thursday morning.
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