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McClaren resigns after Curacao hold Jamaica to make World Cup history

Curacao have become the smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup after a 0-0 draw with Jamaica in their final qualifying game. Curacao finished the third round qualifying stage at the top of Group B with 12 points from six games, one more than Jamaica. Ex-England boss Steve McClaren resigned from his post with Jamaica immediately after the final whistle. The other teams that sealed direct qualification from CONCACAF are Haiti and Panama.

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Costa Rica's loss to Haiti puts them in danger of missing WC

Costa Rica’s World Cup hopes have taken a severe hit. A 1–0 loss to Haiti has left Miguel Herrera’s side on the brink in the CONCACAF qualifiers, with their direct path now hanging by a thread. Pressure around Herrera grew louder after the match as Los Ticos have a difficult path to next year's tournament.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Palmeiras	14	10	3	1	24	11	13	33	D W W D W
2	Flamengo	13	8	3	2	26	12	14	27	D W W W W
3	Fluminense	14	8	2	4	23	18	5	26	L W W L D
4	Sao Paulo	14	7	3	4	19	13	6	24	D W L L W
5	Athletico Paranaense	14	7	2	5	20	15	5	23	D W L W L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Palmeiras

D
W
W
D
W

Flamengo

D
W
W
W
W

Fluminense

L
W
W
L
D

Sao Paulo

D
W
L
L
W

Athletico Paranaense

D
W
L
W
L

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.