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Messi sends message to Argentina U20s after World Cup final defeat

Lionel Messi proved his class once again when sending a heartfelt message to Argentina’s promising youngsters after seeing them suffer an agonising defeat to Morocco in the FIFA U20 World Cup final. The Albiceleste are the current holders of the global crown at senior level and had been hoping to capture another in the youth ranks. Messi has offered his support after seeing that dream crushed in dramatic fashion.

Purple & blue cards?! What is FIFA's new VAR challenge initiative

FIFA is rolling out a brand new VAR challenge initiative that gives managers the power to use purple and blue cards during matches to request a decision review from the referee, but it threatens to lead to even more frustrating delays. The cards are currently being tested at the 2025 Under-20 World Cup in Chile and in other smaller-scale tournaments and leagues.

Zidane's son backed to reach 'highest level' amid France heroics

Elyaz Zidane, son of French football icon Zinedine Zidane, is emerging as one of the brightest revelations of the U-20 World Cup in Chile. Playing at the heart of France’s defence, the 19-year-old has logged the most minutes in Bernard Diomede’s side, displaying composure and maturity that go beyond his age and the immense weight of his surname.

Cremaschi rises, yet another let down against Morocco by U.S.

The U.S. have been knocking at the door, but what needs to change to finally open it? That question remains after another exit

Morocco end U.S. run in U20 World Cup with quarterfinal win

The United States made a deep run into the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup, but that came to a halt in the quarterfinals - their fifth tournament in a row reaching that round - as Morocco won 3-1 on Sunday. Despite Cole Campbell's first-half equalizer, Morocco advanced to the semifinals with a second-half own goal from Joshua Wynder and a late counterattack strike.

Lalas challenges U.S. U20 team to surpass previous generation

Former USMNT star Alexi Lalas has tempered expectations after the United States’ impressive 3-0 victory over Italy in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Lalas acknowledged the achievement but emphasized that American youth teams have reached similar stages before. The U.S. secured their fifth straight trip the quarterfinals.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Bayern Munich	29	24	4	1	105	27	78	76	W W W D W
2	Borussia Dortmund	29	19	7	3	60	29	31	64	L W W W W
3	VfB Stuttgart	29	17	5	7	60	38	22	56	W L W W D
4	RB Leipzig	29	17	5	7	56	36	20	56	W W W L W
5	Bayer Leverkusen	29	15	7	7	59	39	20	52	W W D D D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Bayern Munich

105

W
W
W
D
W

Borussia Dortmund

L
W
W
W
W

VfB Stuttgart

W
L
W
W
D

RB Leipzig

W
W
W
L
W

Bayer Leverkusen

W
W
D
D
D

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.