The Coupe de France saw major upsets as four Ligue 1 clubs were eliminated in the 32nd finals, with lower-tier teams delivering shocking victories. Notable defeats included Montpellier losing 4-0 to Puy-en-Velay from the fourth division. Despite the early festive scheduling, clubs from Ligue 2 struggled, with only six advancing to the next round. A match between Tours and Lorient was canceled, raising the possibility of Tours’ elimination on technical grounds. The competition remains fierce and unpredictable.