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World Cup 2026 play-offs: Fixtures, results & how to watch

The six remaining places at the 2026 World Cup will be decided through two play-off tournaments, featuring the likes of Italy, Poland, Jamaica and DR Congo, among others.

Germany v Slovakia - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

No reason for Germany to fear England or France at World Cup - Matthaus

Germany sealed their place at the 2026 World Cup with a dominant 6-0 win over Slovakia, and former captain Lothar Matthaus believes the team can challenge the likes of England, France and Portugal for the title despite a shaky qualifying campaign and recent tournament struggles. The 1990 World Cup winner insists there is no reason for fear if the team maintains the intensity shown in Monday's win.

Tuchel accepts playful jibes from England fans after criticism

England head coach Thomas Tuchel had no problem accepting the playful chants directed his way by the Three Lions faithful during the 5-0 rout of Latvia on Tuesday evening. The head coach had criticised Wembley's dull atmosphere during the 3-0 win against Wales a few days earlier, prompting those who travelled to Eastern Europe to make their feelings clear from the stands.

Rangnick E-BIKES as Austria boss taking 'small steps' post surgery

Ralf Rangnick was seen riding an e-bike during Austria's World Cup qualifying win on Tuesday, two months after undergoing an emergency ankle surgery.

Ukraine v France - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

'Make FIFA see sense!' - Dembele injury sparks furious reaction

The debacle surrounding Ousmane Dembele’s injury has left the French players’ union furious, with the president demanding FIFA ease the calendar.

Saudi Arabia v United States - Gold Cup 2025

Pochettino missed out on Real Madrid job because of Spurs promise

Mauricio Pochettino claims his promise to stay at Tottenham until their new stadium construction cost him the managerial role at Real Madrid.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Arsenal	30	20	7	3	59	22	37	67	W W W D D
2	Manchester City	29	18	6	5	59	27	32	60	D W W W W
3	Manchester United	29	14	9	6	51	40	11	51	L W W D W
4	Aston Villa	29	15	6	8	39	34	5	51	L L D W D
5	Chelsea	29	13	9	7	53	34	19	48	W L D D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Arsenal

W
W
W
D
D

Manchester City

D
W
W
W
W

Manchester United

L
W
W
D
W

Aston Villa

L
L
D
W
D

Chelsea

W
L
D
D
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Bundesliga titles?

Bayern Munich are the most decorated team in the history of Bundesliga with 32 top-flight titles to their name. Their most recent title came in the 2022-23 season, which was their 11th straight league title.

How many teams are in the Bundesliga?

There are 18 teams in the current format of the Bundesliga. Bundesliga, as we know it today, was formed in 1962 with the 1963-64 season being the first-ever season. It began with 16 teams, but was expanded to 18 teams ahead of the 1965-66 season.

Who has made the most Bundesliga appearances ever?

Karl-Heinz 'Charly' Korbel, with 602 appearances to his name, holds the record for making the most appearances in Bundesliga history. The defender achieved this feat with just one club: Eintracht Frankfurt.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Bundesliga?

Gerd Muller, inarguably the greatest German forward of all-time, is Bundesliga's all-time leading goalscorer with 365 goals to his name in 427 appearances. All his goals came in a Bayern Munich jersey.

Who has the most assists in the history of the Bundesliga?

Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller has registered the most assists in Bundesliga history, with 207 and counting.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Bundesliga and how old was he?

Former German defender Klaus Fitchel is the oldest player ever to play in the Bundesliga. Fitchel was aged 43 years and 184 days when he played for Schalke on the final matchday of the 1987-88 campaign.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Bundesliga and how old was he?

Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko, at 16 years and one day, became the youngest player in Bundesliga history to play in the league, when he came on for Erling Haaland in the 2020-21 season in a game against Hertha Berlin.

Which famous players have played in the Bundesliga?

Robert Lewandowski, Marco Reus, Ilkay Gundogan, Stefan Effenberg, Toni Kroos, Gerd Muller, Franz Beckenbauer, Manuel Neuer, Antonio Rudiger, and Arjen Robben are some of the most famous players to have played in the Bundesliga.

Which famous managers have managed in the Bundesliga?

Xabi Alonso, Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, Jurgen Klopp, Julian Nagelsmann, Jupp Heynckes, Ralf Rangnick, Thomas Tuchel, Otto Rehhagel, Matthias Sammer, and Giovanni Trapattoni are some of the most famous managers to have managed a Bundesliga club.

What is the biggest stadium in the Bundesliga?

Borussia Dortmund's electrifying stadium Signal Iduna Park is the biggest stadium in the Bundesliga with a capacity of 81.365.

Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Bundesliga?

Harry Kane's €95 million move from Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich in 2023 is Bundesliga's most expensive transfer of all-time.