The Coupe de France Crédit Agricole is the FFF’s men’s cup. For 2026/27, the published entry plan adds Ligue 2 clubs in the seventh round and Ligue 1 clubs at the 32es de finale. That French stage name is the round of 64, with 32 ties.
Follow the team from its entry stage
Clubs arrive from several levels. The federation’s published seventh-round allocation brings together sides advancing from metropolitan regional routes, overseas representatives and 18 Ligue 2 clubs. Its allocation note sets out 184 places and 92 matches under the published plan, with a provision for a particular cup-holder exemption if applicable. Pairing 184 entrants produces 92 ties. A regional draw sheet can list only its own sides and their fixtures, so use the national allocation when checking the size of the entire round.
The October 2026 draw announcement from the regional federation confirms the seventh- and eighth-round labels and Ligue 2 entry. The 18 Ligue 1 clubs enter later, at the 32es de finale. If you are following a Ligue 1 club, open that stage rather than treating its absence from the seventh-round draw as elimination.
Translate the round label before looking for an opponent
| French competition label | Stage to look for |
|---|---|
| 7e tour | Seventh round, including Ligue 2 entry |
| 8e tour | Eighth round |
| 32es de finale | Round of 64, including Ligue 1 entry |
| 16es de finale | Round of 32 |
| 8es de finale | Round of 16 |
Separate a drawn path from a confirmed match
A draw can set the route for more than one stage. If a later entry depends on the winner of an earlier tie, follow that earlier official result before recording the next opponent. When the fixture is confirmed, check the named venue and kickoff with the club and federation entry.
Use the competition name and edition when searching for a replay or result. A senior club can appear in a league match and a cup tie in nearby weeks. The Cup’s round and opponent identify its route in the knockout competition, while league matchdays belong to the separate standings.
Sources and review
- Coupe de France Crédit Agricole 2026/27 seventh-round allocation — Fédération Française de Football
- Coupe de France seventh- and eighth-round draw — Ligue Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes / FFF