Coupe de France Round of 16: Key Matches, Player Updates, and Broadcast Details

The Coupe de France Round of 16 is set for January 10-11, 2026, featuring some of the nation's top football clubs, including Lille, Lyon, Le Puy Foot, and Stade de Reims. These matches are highly anticipated as Ligue 1 pauses to spotlight the storied national cup competition.

One of the marquee fixtures will see Lille, currently fourth in Ligue 1, host fifth-placed Lyon on January 11 at the Decathlon Arena (Stade Pierre-Mauroy). Lille is coming off a disappointing 0-2 loss to Rennes in Ligue 1, and manager Bruno Génésio is eager for a rebound before their next league game against PSG. The two teams met earlier this season with Lyon securing a narrow 1-0 victory thanks to Tyler Morton's goal. A notable highlight for this encounter is the expected debut of Brazilian forward Endrick for Lyon, who was recently loaned from Real Madrid and was unavailable for previous matches. This match will be broadcast live on beIN SPORTS 1.

On January 10 at 18:00, Le Puy Foot will face Stade de Reims. This match has garnered significant local interest; while most main stand tickets are sold out, several standing and VIP options remain available. Stade de Reims is favored by bookmakers with odds near 1.80 over Le Puy's 3.50. Le Puy Foot has seen some player recoveries but will miss Julien Jacquat due to injury. The game will be overseen by referee Geoffrey Kubler amid heightened attention on officiating in recent matches. Approximately fifty Reims supporters are expected to attend.

The entire Coupe de France tournament, encompassing these fixtures and continuing through to the final on May 23, will be broadcast across beIN SPORTS channels. This weekend’s Round of 16 matches highlight the opportunity for amateur and professional players to compete on a national stage, offering fans an exciting weekend of French football after the recent Ligue 1 resumption, which saw PSG emerge victorious in the derby and a notable defeat for Marseille against Nantes.

Fans can look forward to these compelling contests which encapsulate the drama and unpredictability of the Coupe de France competition.