# Emperor's Cup football tournament progression

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/emperors-cup-football-tournament-progression
> Updated: 2026-10-06T09:34:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The 106th Emperor's Cup progressed through its third round, with several J1 League teams securing victories to advance to the fourth round. Notable performances included Kashiwa Reysol’s 4-0 win over FC Imabari and Gamba Osaka’s 5-0 victory against Tokushima Vortis. Other J1 clubs such as Kashima Antlers, Vissel Kobe, FC Machida Zelvia, and Kyoto Sanga F.C. also moved forward.

As the tournament continued, Kyoto Sangyo University prepared for a third-round matchup against Yokohama F. Marinos. Following a 2-0 win over Mito HollyHock, the university side, featuring several players with professional prospects, sought to achieve a ‘giant killing’ against the J1 club at Nissan Stadium.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Kyoto Sangyo University faces Yokohama F. Marinos in Emperor's Cup

Kyoto Sangyo University challenges J1's Yokohama F. Marinos in the Emperor's Cup third round, featuring several players with upcoming professional J-League commitments.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kyoto-sangyo-university-faces-yokohama-f-marinos-in-emperors-cup

### 2026-09-23: J1 teams advance to Emperor's Cup fourth round

J1 League teams advanced to the fourth round of the Emperor's Cup after defeating J2 opponents, including a 4-0 win by Kashiwa Reysol and a 5-0 victory for Gamba Osaka.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/j1-clubs-sweep-emperors-cup-third-round-matches

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