The draw for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France is eagerly awaited by football fans. This weekend, the 32nd finals continue with thrilling matches, while some clubs have already validated their ticket for the next round. Here’s everything you need to know about this key event.
When will the draw for the round of 16 take place?
The draw for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France is scheduled for this Sunday, December 22, 2024, from 7:45 p.m. You can follow it live on beIN Sports 1.
The matches resulting from this draw will take place mainly on Wednesday January 15, 2025, in the wake of the end-of-year festivities, always with that magic specific to the Coupe de France.
On which TV channel to watch the draw and how will it take place?
The broadcast will be provided by beIN Sports 1. For the occasion, two personalities from French sport will be guests:
• Margaux Pinot, world champion judoka.
• Henry Chavancy, international of the XV of France.
The draw will respect the following rules:
• Teams at least two levels lower than their opponents will host at home.
• A single group will bring together the qualified teams, without geographical limitation for the oppositions.
While waiting for the latest results, two posters attract attention: the clash between Paris SG and RC Lens as well as the duel between Saint-Étienne and Marseille, both scheduled for Sunday evening. These matches will close the 32nd finals and complete the list of participants. Note also that the match between Tours and Lorient has been canceled. A postponement due to procrastination with a security company. There will certainly be a match lost on the mat for the Tourangeaux.
Briochin stadium in Le Havre.
Who are the participants already qualified for the round of 16?
Currently, several clubs have validated their place for the next round. Here is the list of teams already qualified:
• Espaly
• Annecy
• Haguenau
• Stade Lavallois
• Troyes
• Lille
• Toulouse
• Brest
• Bastia
• Canes
• Dives-Cabourg
• Bourgoin-Jallieu
• Briochin Stadium
Amateurs have sold their skin dearly, while some professional clubs, such as Le Havre, have already left the competition.
The draw for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France promises to be captivating, between anticipated shocks and surprising performances of the little thumbs. Visit beIN Sports 1 this Sunday at 7:45 p.m. to find out the posters that will be livening up mid-January.
Date, time, everything you need to know about the draw for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France
