Harry Kane and Luis Diaz celebrate in the final against VfB Stuttgart. © APA/afp / TOBIAS SCHWARZ

Hat-trick hero Kane makes Bayern cup winners

FC Bayern Munich won the DFB Cup final against VfB Stuttgart and completed the double.

23 May 2026

From: dpa

The ice-cold striker Harry Kane led FC Bayern Munich to their long-awaited 21st cup victory and the double with a hat-trick. In a DFB Cup final that was tough for much of the match, Vincent Kompany's championship-winning team dethroned defending champions VfB Stuttgart with a well-deserved 3-0 (0-0) win.

Six years after their last triumph at Berlin's Olympic Stadium, Bayern Munich needed immense patience, as VfB Stuttgart put up a strong fight for long stretches with hard work, discipline, and physical robustness. However, in the decisive moments, Stuttgart's defense lacked the necessary bite in front of 74.036 spectators.

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Kane opened the scoring with a header from a precise cross by Michael Olise in the 55th minute. Then, the Englishman showcased his class in the penalty area, scoring his 60th competitive goal of the season and beating VfB Stuttgart goalkeeper Alexander Nübel with his right foot for a second time in the 80th minute. The English star striker then capped off the victory with a confidently converted penalty in the second minute of stoppage time.

FC Bayern have won the cup for the first time in six years. © ANSA / FILIP SINGER

After securing the Bundesliga title early and suffering a heartbreaking Champions League semi-final defeat against Paris Saint-Germain, there had been speculation that Bayern Munich's season would hinge on a single match. According to Kane, had Bayern not won, their record-breaking Bundesliga season would have had "a bitter aftertaste." Instead, it ended in jubilation in Munich and another night of celebration.