Detailed Matchups and Schedule Announced for 3rd Round of 2026 Coupe de France

The draw for the 3rd round of the 2026 Coupe de France was conducted on September 3, 2026, with matches scheduled for the weekend of September 12 and 13. This round introduces clubs from National 2, including Fos, Rousset, and Berre, signaling a competitive escalation in the tournament.

Key matches in the Ligue Méditerranée region include Fos traveling to face Champsaur-Valgaudemar (D1), Berre competing against Saint-Didier/Pernes (R2), and Rousset taking on La Cayolle from Marseille (R2). Montredon Bonneveine (R2) will face a challenging fixture against Cannet Rocheville (N2), whereas AC Arles (R2) has a relatively favorable draw against Cagnes Le Cros (R1). The draw took place at the Ligue Méditerranée headquarters and was overseen by Regional Technical Director Nicolas Dubois.

In the Bourgogne Franche-Comté region, the 3rd round matches will similarly take place over the September 12-13 weekend. Although specific team matchups in groups C, D, and E have not been detailed, the regional contests are poised to contribute to the national competition.

Looking ahead, the draw for the 4th round is set for September 15 at 19:00, to be held at the Crédit Agricole in Aix. The overall tournament schedule extends through the season with the 4th round on September 26, 5th round on October 10, and 6th round on October 25. The 7th round, marking the entry of Ligue 2 clubs, will take place on November 14, followed by the 8th round on November 28. Ligue 1 clubs will join at the Round of 32 on December 20, with subsequent rounds continuing into early 2027, culminating in the final scheduled for May 15, 2027.

This round of matches highlights the competitive spirit of regional clubs and their fight to progress in France's premier knockout football competition.