Coupe de France 32nd Finals Draw Sets Stage for Exciting Matchups Including PSG vs. Vendée Fontenay

The draw for the 32nd finals of the Coupe de France took place on the evening of December 1, 2025, at the Parc des Princes in Paris, marking a significant moment in the competition as Ligue 1 clubs discovered their opponents for matches scheduled over the weekend of December 20. The prestigious event was led by former PSG legend Pedro Miguel Pauleta and included notable figures such as Frédéric Piquionne and Cléopâtre Darleux.

A total of 64 teams were divided into three geographical groups (A, B, and C) for the draw. Several intriguing fixtures emerged, with top-tier teams being pitted against lower-division sides, highlighting the magic of the cup.

One of the most talked-about matchups is Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), reigning European champions, facing Vendée Fontenay Football from National 3. Enzo Renou, a forward for Vendée Fontenay, expressed his excitement, calling the draw "a dream" and admiring the prospect of hosting the illustrious PSG. The match venue is still under consideration, potentially set in Niort or La Roche-sur-Yon due to security and hosting requirements for a fixture against such a high-profile team.

Similarly, Lyon will play against Saint Cyr Collonges from Regional 1, Marseille faces Bourg-en-Bresse, and Monaco meets Auxerre, both from lower divisions. In the northern groups, Lens and Lille face off against Freyming and Saint-Maur Lusitanos respectively, while Lorient will host Le Gosier, a Regional 1 club that must play on mainland France due to regulations.

From the Centre-Val de Loire region, Blois Foot 41 will travel to Normandy to meet FC Bayeux, a Regional 1 club with a strong cup pedigree, having knocked out Stade Malherbe de Caen in earlier rounds. Blois secured their spot after a tense penalty shootout victory against SO Romorantin and finds themselves in a tough group with six Ligue 1 teams.

US Orléans, another team from the region, will play FC Dieppe (National 2), with coach Hervé Della Maggiore optimistic about leveraging home advantage after a remarkable comeback in the previous round.

Lastly, Stade de Reims, the previous year's finalist, will meet IC Croix Football from National 3. IC Croix has a solid Coupe de France history, having reached the eighth-finals multiple times, and recently defeated Racing Club de France in penalties.

These fixtures promise thrilling encounters as amateur and semi-professional teams get the chance to challenge some of France’s football giants in the charismatic knockout competition just before the holiday season.