# Football cup competitions in France and Belgium

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/football-cup-competitions-in-france-and-belgium
> Updated: 2026-10-21T19:00:55.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3.

Football cup competitions in France and Belgium have released upcoming match schedules. In France, the Coupe du Grand Est third round is set for October 11, while the fifth round of the Coupe de France is scheduled for October 10 and 11. In the Vienne department, clubs Chauvigny, Buxerolles, and FC 3 Vallées 86 are scheduled to play at home, while SO Châtellerault will travel to face Périgny.

As the Coupe de France fifth round approaches, specific club preparations have emerged. Stade Évrannais is preparing to host US Saint-Grégoire on October 11, marking the club’s first appearance in this round in fifteen years. Additionally, Eloyes is scheduled to travel to Vandoeuvre in an effort to regain momentum following a difficult league season.

In Belgium, the Pro League has announced the Croky Cup round of 16 schedule, with matches set for October 16 through October 18. Featured fixtures include Standard de Liège against Dender, a derby between RAEC Mons and Sporting de Charleroi, and Club Brugge against KSC Lokeren.

Regarding the progression of the Coupe de France, the French Football Federation has scheduled the draw for the 7th and 8th rounds to take place on Wednesday, October 28, at Roland-Garros stadium. This ceremony will mark the entry of Ligue 2 clubs, such as FC Nantes, into the competition.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: France Cup tournament updates and draw schedules

The Coupe de France continues with pétanque clubs entering the second zone round, while the football draw for the 7th and 8th rounds is set for October 28 at Roland-Garros.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/france-cup-tournament-updates-and-draw-schedules

### 2026-10-08: French football clubs prepare for Coupe de France 5th round

French football clubs Stade Évrannais and Eloyes prepare for the 5th round of the Coupe de France, seeking tournament success and renewed momentum.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-football-clubs-prepare-for-coupe-de-france-5th-round

### 2026-09-29: Football cup schedules announced for France and Belgium

Football cup competitions in France and Belgium have announced upcoming match schedules, including the Coupe de France fifth round and the Belgian Croky Cup round of 16.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/football-cup-schedules-announced-for-france-and-belgium

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