Coupe de France 2026 Round 5: Ten Teams Secure Sixth Round Berths Amid Thrilling Matches

The fifth round of the Coupe de France 2026 saw intense competition across the regions, with ten teams advancing to the sixth round following notable performances and dramatic finishes.

In the Loire and Haute-Loire regions, nine clubs remain in the competition after fierce battles. Puy-en-Velay FC, a Ligue 3 team, delivered a remarkable 8-0 victory over AS Forez Roanne from Division 3, underscoring their dominance. Other winners included Firminy securing a 1-0 win over FC Lyon Football and US Feurs edging past US Blavozy 2-0. Meanwhile, Veauche triumphed on penalties against Vergongheon Arvant after a 1-1 draw, and Saint-Paul-en-Jarez advanced similarly against AS de Monchat Lyon following a 2-2 tie.

Elsewhere, Union Foot de Touraine advanced comfortably to the next round with a 4-0 victory over US Portugaise de Joué. Coach Zakaria Tahri praised sportsmanship by having his players form a guard of honor for their defeated opponents. Despite the loss, US Portugaise de Joué's coach highlighted competitive moments, including an early near goal.

In northern France, Amiens SC overcame SC Abbeville 2-0 in a tightly contested match at Stade Delique. Enzo Somon scored the opening goal for Amiens, and both coaches expressed satisfaction with their teams’ effort despite the competitive nature of the game.

In the south, Saint-Rémy's dream ended following a 4-0 defeat to Cannes, a match that attracted around 1,200 supporters including football personalities Grégory Coupet and Samuel Gigot. Cannes striker Brice Oggad scored twice, with goalkeeper Ryan of Saint-Rémy earning praise for numerous saves despite the loss.

These developments reflect the thrilling nature of the Coupe de France 2026, with a mix of decisive victories, penalty shootouts, and spirited performances shaping the tournament's progression. The advancing teams now prepare for the sixth round, eyeing further success in France's prestigious cup competition.