Exciting Sixth Round Lineups Confirmed for 2026 Coupe de France

The sixth round of the 2026 Coupe de France is set for October 24-25, bringing several notable clashes across French regions with teams aiming to advance to face professional clubs entering in the next stage.

In the Vienne region, the only teams remaining are 3 Vallées and Buxerolles, who will face each other in a local derby. 3 Vallées, from Régional 2, will host Buxerolles from Régional 1 after both secured victories in the fifth round. The winner stands to possibly confront a Ligue 2 team in the seventh round, heightening the stakes of their encounter.

Manche represents three teams: Avranches (National 1), Saint-Lô (National 2), and Coutances (Régional 1). Saint-Lô and Coutances are drawn against Ligue 3 opponents, SM Caen and Quevilly-Rouen, respectively, offering tough tests. Avranches will travel to face Yvetot from Régional 2. These ties promise intensifying competition as they pitch amateur and semi-professional sides against established professional outfits.

Brittany’s draw features 30 teams, with notable matches including Cesson vs US Concarneau and Châteaubourg, the surprise victors in the prior round, against Locminé. Several local derbies are set to unfold, including clashes between CPB Bréquigny and AS Saint-Jacques and the Finistère derby of Milizac versus Paotred Dispount. National 2 side Ginglin Cesson hosts TA Rennes, another upset-maker in earlier rounds.

The Aveyron clubs Comtal and Espoir Foot will both play at home, facing higher-division opponents Balma (R1) and Juventus Papus (R2), respectively. Comtal’s recent penalty shootout win over Mazamet (N2) and Espoir Foot’s solid 2-0 win against Auch spotlight their strong form as they aim to continue their impressive cup runs.

Additionally, the Football Club Albères Argelès qualified for the sixth round after a 1-0 victory and will play SC Balma on October 24.

Throughout France, the sixth round matchups highlight the courage and ambition of amateur and semi-professional clubs as they seek to upset higher-ranked opponents and seize rare opportunities to compete against professional sides. With the Ligue 2 teams entering the tournament next, the matches this weekend will be decisive for clubs aiming to extend their journeys in the esteemed competition.