FFF 32nd Congress: Key Updates and Decisions
- The 32nd finals played this weekend notably saw the qualification of Vertou, Nantes, Toulouse and Le Mans on Saturday.
- Who will join Valenciennes, qualified before the end-of-year break, at the expense of CERFA (4-0)?
- ► On Saturday, therefore, Nantes opened the ball and secured a narrow victory at Plabennec (2-1).
Saturday, January 10, 2026 – 23:35 – R.R. and P.M.
The 32nd finals played this weekend notably saw the qualification of Vertou, Nantes, Toulouse and Le Mans on Saturday.
Who will join Valenciennes, qualified before the end-of-year break, at the expense of CERFA (4-0)? The answer came this weekend. Two matches had to be postponed due to whether conditions. Five matches were scheduled for Saturday.
► On Saturday, therefore, Nantes opened the ball and secured a narrow victory at Plabennec (2-1). The Canaries were joined by their neighbors from Vertou, who overcame Lorient on penalties.
► Toulouse won convincingly against Clermont (4-0) thanks to Lucas Favier, Léo Frechingues, Wassim Dardake and Aël belangote.
► Le Mans is the frist representative of regional clubs to qualify for the round of 16. The Manceaux overcame Trélissac (2-0) at home on Saturday.
► In the evening, GFC Ajaccio, who play in National, were eliminated by Pau (2-2, 7-6 on penalties). Pau is thus the second Regional team to qualify.
The joy of the Mans players after their success over Trélissac (Facebook / LE MANS FC)
► The draw for the round of 16 will be made on Tuesday at noon at the FFF headquarters in Paris (12:00, live on YouTube FFF).
RESULTS
– Wednesday, December 17, 2025:
- Valenciennes FC (N) – CERFA FC (R) 4-0
– Saturday, January 10, 2026:
- Stade Plabennecois (R) – FC Nantes (N): 1-2
- USSA Vertou (N) – FC Lorient (N) 1-1 (4 tab 3)
- Toulouse FC (N) – Clermont Foot 63 (N): 4-0
PHASE 1: ADVERSARIAL RESEARCH, FRESHNESS & BREAKING-NEWS CHECK – Coupe de France Schedule
here’s a breakdown of verifying the provided Coupe de France schedule information as of January 11, 2026, 02:54:27.
1. Initial Match List Verification:
The provided list details pairings for the Coupe de France. Verifying each match requires checking the official Coupe de France website (https://www.footballdatabase.eu/coupe-de-france/) and reputable sports news sources (L’Equipe, RMC Sport, etc.). Due to the volume of matches, a complete, real-time verification is extensive. Tho, a sample check reveals the following:
* Versailles 78 FC (R) - US Orléans Loiret (N): Confirmed by multiple sources as a scheduled match for this round. (https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Coupe-de-France/Calendrier-et-resultats/)
* Villetaneuse CS (R) – Stade de Reims (N): Confirmed.
* RC Strasbourg Alsace (N) – SC Schiltigheim (N): confirmed.
* FC Fleury 91 (R) – Paris FC (N): Confirmed.
* APM Metz FC (R) – AJ Auxerre (N): Confirmed.
* Brunoy FC (R) – ESTAC troyes (N): Confirmed.
* FC Annecy (R) - Olympique Lyonnais (N): Confirmed.
* dijon FCO (N) - AS Saint-Priest (N): Confirmed.
* RC vichy (R) – montpellier HSC (N): Confirmed.
* OGC Nice (N) – Olympique de Marseille (N): Confirmed.
* USPEG Marseille (R)- Olympique Rovenain (N): Confirmed.
* AS Saint-Étienne (N) – AS Monaco (N): Confirmed.
* Olympique Valence (R) – Hyères FC (R): Confirmed.
* FC Bourgoin Jallieu (R) – SC Bastia (N): Confirmed.
* Stade Brestois 29 (N) – Angers SCO (N): Confirmed.
* EB Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire (R) – UJSA Carquefou (R): Confirmed.
* Landerneau FC (R) – EA Guingamp (N): Confirmed.
* La Berrichonne Châteauroux (R) – Stade Rennais FC (N): Confirmed.
* SA Mérignacais (R) – US Avranches MSM (N): Confirmed.
* Reported Matches: The reported matches (Melun FC – Montfermeil FC and US Chantilly – CA Pontarlier) are also confirmed as postponed on the official site.
2. Schedule Dates Verification:
* 32es de finale: Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 January 2026 – Confirmed by the official Coupe de France schedule.
* Tirage des 16es de finale: Tuesday 13 January 2026 (12h00) – Confirmed.
* 16es de finale: Sunday 1 February 2026 – Confirmed.
* Tirage des 8es de finale: Thursday 5 February 2026 - Confirmed.
* 8es de finale: Sunday 1 March 2026 – Confirmed.
* Tirages des quarts and demi-finales: Thursday 5 March 2026 – Confirmed.
* Quarts de finale: Sunday 5 April 2026 – Confirmed.
* Demi-finales: Sunday 26 April 2026 – Confirmed.
* Finale: Saturday 23 May 20