Coupe de France 6th Round Set for October 24-25 with Key Regional Matchups

The sixth round of the Coupe de France football tournament is scheduled for October 24 and 25, 2026, featuring compelling matchups across several French regions as clubs vie for advancement before the entry of Ligue 2 teams in the 7th round.

Among the fixture highlights, Racing Besançon will host Saint-Vit, while Valdahon-Vercel faces CA Pontarlier in notable encounters in the eastern regions. Other matches include Levier versus Chalon and Baume-les-Dames taking on Longvic, reflecting a competitive round in regional football. Meanwhile, Isle-sur-le-Doubs welcomes Selongey, Jura Dolois travels to Paray, and Vesoul plays away at Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur.

In the Loir-et-Cher department, three home teams remain vying: Blois Foot 41, US Mer, and AS Contres. US Mer, a Regional 2 club, earned its place by upsetting National 2 team C’Chartres and now faces National 1 side Bourges FC. AS Contres, also competing in Regional 2 and fresh from a victory over Saint-Jean-de-Braye (Regional 1), will challenge Vierzon from National 2. Blois Foot 41 meets US Orléans, the highest-ranked in this round from National 3, promising a high-stakes clash at the Stade des Allées.

This stage of the tournament is notable not only for the on-field action but also the profound impact on club communities. Jean-Pierre Delmas, treasurer of ASPuissalicon Magalas—another team celebrating qualification—emphasizes the deep emotional and local ties, with over 80% of his squad formed locally and long-shared histories among players. Their dramatic win over Sporting Perpignan Nord highlights the passion intrinsic to the competition.

In northern France, fourteen clubs from the Oise and Somme regions have advanced to this round, including successes like Péronne and La Montoye, while the impressive run of Roye-Damery came to an end. SC Abbeville notably held a strong contest against Amiens SC, underscoring the competitive spirit in the region.

The draw for the 7th round, which will introduce Ligue 2 clubs into the competition, is set for October 28. This upcoming weekend's fixtures represent a critical juncture in the Coupe de France, blending local enthusiasm with a showcase of the nation's football talent just before the competition broadens to include professional league teams.