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EFL

American

English as a foreign language: the study of English by nonnative speakers living in a non-English-speaking environment.

EFL British

abbreviation

English as a Foreign Language

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About 150,000 supporters lined the streets to celebrate that EFL Cup win, but it was hard to imagine a more contrasting scene before the one-year anniversary last month.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

If clubs in Europe also progress in the EFL Cup, they are locked out of further midweeks.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

City and Guardiola's mission was not simply to win the EFL Cup.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

The EFL Cup does not carry the same lustre as the Champions League or Premier League, but Guardiola did not care about that as he basked in his latest success.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Upson feels this EFL Cup final falls into the "too close to call" category - but believes one factor makes him just favour Arsenal.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

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