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📽️ | Is this the best tifo ever? Stunning Osnabruck display goes viral

German second-tier outfit VfL Osnabruck produced a breathtaking contender for the greatest tifo in football history during Wednesday's cup tie against Bayern Munich. The home supporters unveiled an incredible functioning rollercoaster structure that travelled across the terrace, capturing global attention despite their eventual first-round exit.

'Best in the world!' - Diaz backs Kane to win 2026 Ballon d'Or

Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz has thrown his support behind Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The Colombian international praised his formidable attacking partner after the pair helped Vincent Kompany's side avoid a shock defeat in the DFB-Pokal. Following a spectacular individual campaign, Kane is now being tipped for football's ultimate individual prize.

Sources: Dortmund deny loans USMNT's Albert due to first-team plans

Rising American winger Mathis Albert was the subject of loan interest during the summer transfer window, sources tell GOAL, but Borussia Dortmund opted to keep hold of the teenage starlet due to their plans for him with the first team. Albert made his professional debut for Dortmund last season and started for the club on Tuesday in the DFB-Pokal.

FC Bayern München v VfB Stuttgart - DFB Cup Final 2026

How to get DFB-Pokal 2026/27 tickets

Here’s how you can be part of this season’s Cup frenzy on German soil

TV guide: All the information on the broadcast of Bayer 04's matches

This season, Bayer Leverkusen are competing in three competitions. SPOX tells you where you can watch their matches in the Bundesliga, Europa League and DFB Cup live.

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TV Guide: All the details on where to watch Stuttgart's matches

VfB Stuttgart are competing in both domestic and international competitions this season. Here you can find out where to watch VfB's matches in the Bundesliga, the Europa League and the DFB-Pokal live on TV and via livestream.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	ASA	7	5	2	0	13	3	10	17	W W W W D
2	CS Alagoano	7	5	2	0	10	1	9	17	W W D W D
3	CRB	7	4	1	2	8	8	0	13	L L D W W
4	Murici	7	3	2	2	8	5	3	11	W D W L W
5	Cruzeiro Arapiraca	7	2	0	5	6	12	-6	6	L W L L W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

ASA

W
W
W
W
D

CS Alagoano

W
W
D
W
D

CRB

L
L
D
W
W

Murici

W
D
W
L
W

Cruzeiro Arapiraca

-6

L
W
L
L
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most DFB-Pokal titles?

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

How many teams are in the DFB-Pokal?

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.

Who has made the most DFB-Pokal appearances ever?

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

Who is the all-time top scorer of the DFB-Pokal?

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.

Which famous players have played in the DFB-Pokal?

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.

Which famous managers have managed in the DFB-Pokal?

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.