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FC Bayern München v VfB Stuttgart - DFB Cup Final 2026

Kane hat-trick seals Bayern double

Harry Kane showcased his world-class finishing once again by netting a sensational hat-trick to lead Bayern Munich to DFB-Pokal glory against Stuttgart. The 3-0 victory at the Olympiastadion ensures Vincent Kompany’s side ends the campaign with a domestic double, cementing their dominance in German football. In a match that remained tense for long periods, the England captain's clinical nature proved to be the difference as Bayern secured their 21st cup title.

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Mourinho warned off Olise as incoming Madrid boss attends Bayern clash

Jose Mourinho has sparked fresh transfer speculation after being spotted in Berlin for the DFB-Pokal final, with the incoming Real Madrid boss reportedly keeping a close eye on Bayern Munich star Michael Olise. However, the Portuguese tactician has already been met with a firm hands-off warning from the German giants before he has even officially taken the reins at the Bernabeu.

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Kane in no rush over Bayern extension, says president

Harry Kane is in no immediate hurry to put pen to paper on a new deal at Bayern Munich despite the Bavarian's eagerness to secure his long-term future, according to the club's president Herbert Hainer. The England captain is enjoying life in Bavaria but is content to wait until after the World Cup to formalise any extension at the Allianz Arena.

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DFB-Pokal, fixtures & results

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Standings

Eastern

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Nashville SC crestNashville SC14103131112033
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2Inter Miami CF crestInter Miami CF1594239281131
W
W
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3Chicago Fire FC crestChicago Fire FC1482427161126
W
W
W
L
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4New England Revolution crestNew England Revolution148152218425
L
W
L
W
W
5Red Bull New York crestRed Bull New York156452532-722
W
D
W
W
L

Western

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Vancouver Whitecaps crestVancouver Whitecaps14102234122232
W
L
W
D
D
2San Jose Earthquakes crestSan Jose Earthquakes15102334151932
W
L
L
D
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3Real Salt Lake crestReal Salt Lake148242619726
D
W
W
L
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4FC Dallas crestFC Dallas157443022825
W
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L
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5Los Angeles FC crestLos Angeles FC157352417724
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Frequently asked questions

Bayern Munich are the most successful team in the history of the DFB-Pokal. The Bavarians have triumphed in the competition in 20 times.

A total of 64 teams feature in the annual DFB-Pokal competition. The tournament is spread across six rounds to determine the winners. Bayer Leverkusen are the current holders of the title.

Defensive midfielder Miroslav Votava holds the record for most appearances in DFB-Pokal history with 79 appearances.

Bayern Munich legend Gerd Muller holds the record for most goals in the DFB-Pokal with an astonishing record of 78 goals in just 62 appearances.

Marco Reus, Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery, Mats Hummels, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Kevin De Bruyne, Thomas Muller, Gerd Muller, Manuel Neuer, Franz Beckenbauer, and Oliver Kahn are among the most famous players in DFB-Pokal history.

Jupp Heynckes, Pep Guardiola, Julian Nagelsmann, Jurgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel, Carlo Ancelotti, Peter Bosz, Louis van Gaal and Hansi Flick are some of the prominent managers to have featured in the DFB-Pokal.