# Coupe de France tournament progression

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/coupe-de-france-tournament-progression
> Updated: 2026-10-25T14:06:50.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

The Coupe de France progressed through its fifth round, with several clubs securing advancement to the sixth round. Notable victories included Lannion FC, who defeated FG Bannalec 3-0 behind two goals from Théo Boucaud, and US Perros-Louannec, who beat Entente du Trieux 3-1. Other advancing teams included OC Cesson-Sévigné, ES Coutances, and AS Verson, the latter of whom upset Bayeux 1-0 via a 78th-minute goal by Edouard Ozanne. FC Thaon BF was eliminated following a 5-4 penalty shootout loss to USC Mézidon.

The draw for the sixth round was conducted in Arras, with RC Lens goalkeeper and defending champion Robin Risser attending as guest of honor. The draw featured several matchups for Hauts-de-France clubs, including AS Steenvoorde hosting Amiens SC and Valenciennes FC traveling to play US Gravelines. Matches for this round were scheduled for October 24 and 25.

Following these stages, ACFC secured qualification for the seventh round after a dramatic penalty shootout against Mérignac. Despite a 70th-minute goal by Rosine and a subsequent red card for captain Elissalt, ACFC managed to overcome a 1-1 draw that included a last-second equalizer by Mérignac’s Dasquet. However, the victory results in suspensions for Elissalt for upcoming National 1 matches.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: ACFC advances to Coupe de France 7th round after penalty shootout

ACFC qualified for the 7th round of the Coupe de France after defeating Mérignac in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/acfc-advances-to-coupe-de-france-7th-round-after-penalty-shootout

### 2026-10-15: Coupe de France sixth round draw features Hauts-de-France clubs

The sixth round of the Coupe de France draw in Arras features several Hauts-de-France matchups, including favorable draws for US Pays de Saint-Omer and FC Saint-Martin-lez-Tatinghem.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coupe-de-france-sixth-round-draw-features-hauts-de-france-clubs

### 2026-10-10: Coupe de France: Clubs advance to sixth round following fifth-round matches

Various clubs advanced to the sixth round of the Coupe de France, including Lannion FC, US Perros-Louannec, and AS Verson, following fifth-round matches held on October 10 and 11, 2026.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coupe-de-france-clubs-advance-to-sixth-round-following-fifth-round-matches

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Cite as: Coupe de France tournament progression. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/coupe-de-france-tournament-progression