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Chaos at Cup Derby: 35 Police Officers Injured, DFB Announces Investigation

Severe violence during the DFB Cup match between Mannheim and Kaiserslautern: 35 police officers injured, DFB announces an inquiry.

22 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Severe violence erupted during the DFB Cup match between Waldhof Mannheim and 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Following a scoreless 90 minutes, some Kaiserslautern fans set off fireworks that were directed into a seating area.

This prompted Mannheim fans to storm the pitch, resulting in a massive police deployment. According to police reports, 35 officers were injured, while a total of 85 individuals required medical assistance, with eight being hospitalized.

In response to the incidents, the German Football Association (DFB) announced an investigation into the events. Thomas Hagel, the Interior Minister of Baden-Württemberg, commended the efforts of the deployed forces in maintaining safety during the match.

Multiple fans are now under investigation. The police have documented the incident and are working to clarify the exact sequence of events to consider further measures.

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