Paris FC Stuns PSG with 1-0 Victory to Knock Defending Champs Out of Coupe de France
Paris FC’s 1-0 victory over PSG in the Coupe de France Round of 16 marks a major upset as defending champions are eliminated at home.
- • Paris FC eliminated PSG 1-0 in the Coupe de France Round of 16.
- • Jonathan Ikoné scored the winning goal for Paris FC.
- • PSG dominated possession but failed to convert chances, including a crossbar hit by Warren Zaïre-Emery.
- • Gonçalo Ramos criticized refereeing and time-wasting tactics by Paris FC.
- • Paris FC’s goalkeeper Obed Nkambadio made several crucial saves to secure the win.
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In a stunning upset at the Parc des Princes on January 12, 2026, Paris FC defeated defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 1-0 in the Round of 16 of the Coupe de France, ending PSG’s title defense prematurely. Jonathan Ikoné, a former PSG player, scored the decisive goal in the 73rd minute on a quick counterattack, securing a landmark victory for Paris FC, who had never before eliminated PSG from the competition.
Despite dominating much of the match and generating numerous scoring chances, including a late shot by Warren Zaïre-Emery that struck the crossbar in the 87th minute, PSG was unable to find the net. Paris FC’s goalkeeper Obed Nkambadio was instrumental in preserving the lead, making six crucial saves throughout the game.
PSG's Portuguese striker Gonçalo Ramos expressed frustration over the match officials' leniency towards what he described as
This article was translated and synthesized from French sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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