Coupe de France 2025-2026 Seventh Round Highlights: Local Underdogs and Ligue 2 Teams Shine

On November 16, 2025, the seventh round of the Coupe de France brought excitement with a mix of local clubs and Ligue 2 teams battling for advancement. Several Ligue 2 sides entered the competition at this stage and secured their progression: Troyes, currently leaders of Ligue 2, posted a solid 3-0 win against Aizenay with goals from Mounaim El Idrissy, Ripart, and Hamdi. Amiens defeated US Audy convincingly 3-0 thanks to Chibozo, Kaiboue, and Touho. Reims edged out Prix-lès-Mézières 1-0, while Guingamp overturned an early penalty to win 2-1 against Locminé. Sarreguemines caused a surprise by winning a thrilling 5-3 game against Furiani Agilani, showcasing the unpredictability inherent in the cup competition (source 145812).

Meanwhile, local clubs captured the spirit of the Coupe de France’s magic. In Brittany, FC Pen Hir Camaret, founded in 2019 and composed mainly of close friends aged 22 to 24, welcomed Les Sables Vendée from a higher division (Nationale 3) at their home pitch. The small town of 2,400 residents expects to see 1,500 fans creating a festival atmosphere with three refreshment stands. Coach and co-founder Régis Corre emphasized the community and camaraderie over strict tactics, stating, "Regardless of the outcome, the refreshment stand will remain open until 10 PM" (source 145811).

Elsewhere, Beaumont Sports Athlétiques reached the seventh round for the first time in their 93-year history, having triumphed on penalties against La Châtaigneraie. Led by experienced Alexandre Vardin, a 2012 Coupe de France finalist with Quevilly, Beaumont hosted Aubervilliers with hopes of extending their historic run (source 145807).

In the Seine-Saint-Denis region, the lesser-known departmental club Étoile Bobigny prepared to face Villeneuve-la-Garenne, determined to make their mark despite competing in the ninth tier and living in the shadow of a more prominent neighboring club (source 145809).

Additionally, the match between Atom Sports Pierrelatte and Lyon-La Duchère took place at 14:00 on the same day, completing a full slate of seven-round fixtures (source 145808).

The seventh round of the Coupe de France once again highlighted the blend of passion, community spirit, and competitive quality that define France’s oldest football cup, with Ligue 2 teams asserting their dominance and local clubs savoring unforgettable moments in the spotlight.