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DFB Pokal matchups include potential upsets this weekend

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:55 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

DFB Pokal matchups include potential upsets this weekend

Summary

The DFB Pokal begins this weekend with teams from the Bundesliga to lower-tier leagues. FC Hansa Rostock faces VfB Stuttgart, aiming for a surprise after their solid start in 3. Liga. MSV Duisburg, back in the cup for the first time since 2020, meets Bundesliga's SV Elversberg, while fourth-tier Carl Zeiss Jena takes on SV Darmstadt 98 amidst their struggle in 2. Bundesliga. Each matchup is seen as an opportunity for lower-league teams to create upset victories.

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Status Watch

•FC Hansa Rostock hosts VfB Stuttgart this weekend
•MSV Duisburg faces SV Elversberg after lengthy absence
•Carl Zeiss Jena plays SV Darmstadt 98 on Sunday
•Cup matches feature a mix of Bundesliga and lower-tier teams
•Predictions suggest potential upsets in all matchups

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1:55 PMYahoo Sports — OPINION | 3 DFB Pokal upsets to watch out for this weekend

What they're saying

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The DFB Pokal returns this weekend with teams ranging from the Bundesliga all the way down to Germany’s fifth tier. Many talk about the magic of the cup, but which games should you watch out for whe...
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