Coupe de France Quarter-Finals Draw Set as Montpellier Falls to Nice

The Coupe de France quarter-finals stage is taking shape as the draw is scheduled for the evening of February 5, 2026, at 19:50, to be broadcast live on France 3’s Stade 2 program. Seven teams—Marseille, Reims, Toulouse, Lorient, Nice, Lyon, and Lens—have already secured their places. The final spot will be decided in the match between Strasbourg and Monaco later that night at 21:00. The quarter-final matches are expected to take place in early March 2026, intensifying the competition as teams vie for progression to the semi-finals.

In a recent Coupe de France quarter-final match, Montpellier suffered a dramatic 3-2 loss to OGC Nice despite holding a 2-0 lead with just twenty minutes remaining. Montpellier’s coach, Zoumana Camara, expressed deep frustration, saying, "I've had rage, anger. Disappointment. And, at the same time, I was already looking towards Saturday," referencing an upcoming crucial league match against Saint-Étienne. Camara highlighted the team’s inexperience, lack of personality, and insufficient audacity as key factors in their inability to maintain control, explaining that his tactical choices aimed to balance the immediate cup challenge with league priorities.

Meanwhile, Olympique Lyonnais (OL) solidified their quarter-final berth with a 2-0 win over Laval, bolstered by Endrick’s impressive fifth goal in the Coupe de France. This performance underscores Lyon’s rising form and ambitions in the competition.

As teams prepare for the upcoming draw and quarter-final fixtures, the landscape of the Coupe de France promises exciting matchups and intense battles for advancement toward the coveted title.