Thrilling Round of 16: Nice’s Last-Minute Comeback and Key Wins Propel Teams to Coupe de France Quarterfinals

The Coupe de France Round of 16 on February 4, 2026, featured dramatic matches that set the stage for the quarterfinals, with teams like Nice, Lyon, Lens, Toulouse, and Lorient securing passage to the next stage.

Lyon extended their impressive run to 11 consecutive wins across competitions by defeating Laval 2-0. The match was tightly contested until Brazilian prodigy Endrick scored a stunning late goal in the 80th minute, followed by Afonso Moreira who sealed the victory.

Lens delighted their fans by overpowering Ligue 2 leaders Troyes 4-2, including an explosive sequence where they scored three goals in eight minutes. Florian Sotoca opened the scoring for Lens, while Abdallah Sima contributed twice to secure their place in the quarterfinals.

In one of the most dramatic encounters, Nice overcame a 2-0 deficit at home against Montpellier to win 3-2 with a stoppage-time goal from Sofiane Diop, turning their season around with a thrilling comeback supported by Antoine Mendy’s equalizer.

Toulouse, the defending champions from 2023, edged out Amiens 1-0 thanks to a pre-halftime goal from Yann Gboho. Despite a late offside disallowed goal for Amiens, Toulouse maintained control to progress comfortably.

Lorient confirmed their strong form by beating Paris FC 2-0, capitalizing on a goal by Cadiou and an own goal from a Paris FC player. Paris FC's new signing Ciro Immobile made his debut but was unable to find the net.

Notably, only Reims remains as the Ligue 2 team still in the competition after earlier qualification alongside Marseille, who defeated Rennes. The final quarterfinal spot will be decided by the outcome of Strasbourg versus Monaco later.

These matches underscored intense competition and showcased emerging talents such as Endrick for Lyon, while experienced players like Sotoca and Sima sparked Lens’s attacking display. Bitter comebacks and tactical discipline highlighted the journey toward the quarterfinals in this historic French cup tournament.