Emperor's Cup round of 16 matchups announced

The Japan Football Association (JFA) has announced the matchups for the round of 16 of the 106th Emperor's Cup All Japan Football Championship. The draw took place at ‘blue-ing! PARK’ in Tokyo.

All eight round of 16 matches are scheduled to be held on Wednesday, December 9. The matchups include:

• Vissel Kobe vs. Shimizu S-Pulse • Kashima Antlers vs. Cerezo Osaka • Yokohama FC vs. FC Tokyo • Kawasaki Frontale vs. Yokohama F. Marinos • FC Machida Zelvia vs. Tokyo Verdy • Kashiwa Reysol vs. Fagiano Okayama • Kyoto Sanga F.C. vs. Sanfrecce Hiroshima • Gamba Osaka vs. Urawa Reds

Following the round of 16, the quarter-finals are set for December 23, and the semi-finals for December 27. The final is scheduled to take place on January 1, 2027, at the MUFG Stadium (National Stadium).