The draw for the seventh and eighth rounds of the Coupe de France, with the entry of the 18 Ligue 2 clubs, will take place this Wednesday, October 28.
The Coupe de France football competition reaches a new milestone with the draw for the seventh and eighth rounds, a keenly awaited event for fans of the competition. This Wednesday, October 28, the teams still in the running will learn their future opponents, in an edition marked by the arrival of the 18 Ligue 2 clubs.
It is this late entry into the competition that gives the draw a particular dimension. The professional second-division sides join the bracket at this stage, shuffling the cards and opening the door to unprecedented ties between clubs of different levels, including matches that could pit amateur teams against professionals.
To follow the event live, supporters can turn to the channels that usually broadcast the Coupe de France, with precise times and broadcasters to be confirmed at the time of transmission. The draw is generally closely watched, particularly by clubs hoping to land a prestigious away trip or a home match against a major outfit.
Beyond the sporting aspect, the draw is a high point for French football as a whole, from the National division to regional clubs, as each round opens up financial prospects and greater visibility. Club officials and players are watching closely for the pairing they will be handed.
The seventh and eighth round ties will then be played according to the calendar set by the Fédération française de football. In the meantime, all that remains is to await the outcome of this draw ceremony to know the exact route of each competing team.
It is this late entry into the competition that gives the draw a particular dimension. The professional second-division sides join the bracket at this stage, shuffling the cards and opening the door to unprecedented ties between clubs of different levels, including matches that could pit amateur teams against professionals.
To follow the event live, supporters can turn to the channels that usually broadcast the Coupe de France, with precise times and broadcasters to be confirmed at the time of transmission. The draw is generally closely watched, particularly by clubs hoping to land a prestigious away trip or a home match against a major outfit.
Beyond the sporting aspect, the draw is a high point for French football as a whole, from the National division to regional clubs, as each round opens up financial prospects and greater visibility. Club officials and players are watching closely for the pairing they will be handed.
The seventh and eighth round ties will then be played according to the calendar set by the Fédération française de football. In the meantime, all that remains is to await the outcome of this draw ceremony to know the exact route of each competing team.
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Source: Ouest-France