The Coupe de France, also known in English as the French Cup or less commonly as the France Cup, is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organised by the French Football Federation (FFF). It was first held in 1917 and is open to all amateur and professional football clubs in France, including clubs based in the overseas departments and territories. Between 1917 and 1919, the competition was called the Coupe Charles Simon, in tribute of Charles Simon, a French sportsman and the founder of the French Interfederal Committee, who died in 1915 while serving in World War I. The final is played at the Stade de France and the winner qualifies for the group stage of the UEFA Europa League and a place in the Trophée des Champions match. A concurrent women's tournament is also held, the Coupe de France Féminine.
Stade Rennais Football Club, commonly referred to as Stade Rennais or simply Rennes, is a French professional football club based in Rennes, Brittany. It competes in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football, and plays its home matches at the Roazhon Park. The team's president is Olivier Cloarec, and its owner is Artémis, the holding company of businessman François Pinault.
Laurent Robert Blanc is a French professional football manager and former player who played as a centre-back, and currently head coach Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad. He has the nickname Le Président, which was given to him following his stint at Marseille in tribute to his leadership skills.
Football Club de Nantes, commonly referred to as FC Nantes or simply Nantes, is a French professional football club based in Nantes in Pays de la Loire. The club was founded on 21 April 1943, during World War II, as a result of local clubs based in the city coming together to form one large club. From 1992 to 2007, the club was referred to as FC Nantes Atlantique before reverting to its current name at the start of the 2007–08 season. Nantes play in Ligue 1, the first division of Football in France. Nantes is one of the most successful clubs in French football, having won eight Ligue 1 titles, four Coupe de France wins and attained one Coupe de la Ligue victory.
Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux, commonly referred to as Girondins de Bordeaux or simply Bordeaux, is a French football club based in the city of Bordeaux in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. It competes in the Championnat National 2, the fourth tier of football in France, after an administrative double relegation in 2024.
Toulouse Football Club is a French professional football club based in Toulouse. The club was founded in 1970 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the first division of French football. Toulouse plays its home matches at the Stadium de Toulouse located within the city.
David Ginola-Ceze is a French former professional footballer who has also worked as an actor, model and football pundit.
Vikash Rao Dhorasoo is a French former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
The Coupe de France Lord Derby, or just Coupe Lord Derby, is the premier knockout competition for the sport of rugby league football in France, as well as the name of its championship trophy. The tournament was first contested in 1934–35, which also marked the inaugural season of the French Rugby League Championship.
Guy Luyindula Makanda, known as Peguy Luyindula, is a former professional footballer who played as a forward. Born in Zaire, he represented France at international level.
Lionel Letizi is a French former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Red Star Football Club, known as Red Star FC or simply Red Star, is a French professional football club founded in Paris in 1897, and is the fourth oldest French football club, after Standard AC of Paris, Le Havre AC and Girondins de Bordeaux. As of the 2024–25 season, Red Star competes in the Ligue 2, the French second tier, after being promoted from Championnat National at the end of the 2023–24 season. The club plays its home matches at Stade Bauer.
Édouard Léopold Cissé is a French former footballer who played as a midfielder.
Levallois Sporting Club Football is a French football club founded in 1894. They are based in Levallois-Perret, France. Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba played youth football with Levallois and they have named their new Stadium after Didier Drogba. It is affiliated to the Levallois Sporting Club.
Association Sportive Algrange is a French association football team. They are based in Algrange, France and are currently playing in the La Division d'Honneur, Lorraine, the sixth tier in the French football league system.
Jura Sud Foot is a football club based in Lavans-lès-Saint-Claude, France. They play at the Stade Municipal de Moirans in Lavans-lès-Saint-Claude. The club was founded in 1991. Currently they play in Championnat National 2.
Union Sportive Marseille Endoume Catalans is a French association football team founded in 1925. They are based in Marseille, France, and play at the 6th level of French football. They play at the Stade le Cesne in Marseille, which has a capacity of 3,500.
Algrange is a commune in the Moselle department in Grand Est in northeastern France. They have an association football team, AS Algrange, playing in the regional divisions, who reached the 8th round of the 2000–01 Coupe de France, losing on penalties to Levallois SC.
Vendée Fontenay Foot is a French football club based in Fontenay-le-Comte, Vendée. It was founded in 1991 in a merger of two teams, the Stade Athlétique Fontenaysien and Étoile. The club currently plays in the Championnat National 3, the fifth tier of the French football league system.
Entente Sportive Municipale de Gonfreville-l'Orcher is a French association football team founded in 1955. They are based in Gonfreville-l'Orcher, Seine-Maritime. Their home stadium is the Stade Maurice Baquet in the town. As of the 2023–24 season, they play in Régional 1, the sixth tier of French football, after winning promotion in 2022, but being relegated again the following season.
