The French Football Federation (FFF) has officially conducted the draw for the 2025/2026 Gambardella Cup’s first federal round, a significant event scheduled for December 14. This stage marks the debut of clubs from the U19 National Championship, introducing numerous training centers to the competition.
Key Matchups
The defending champions, Stade Rennais, will take on Stade Pontivy, while recently crowned champions Olympique de Marseille will face off against Colomiers. Other intriguing matches include Paris Saint-Germain against Chartres and Olympique Lyonnais traveling to Racing Besançon. Fans eagerly await these thrilling encounters as new talents showcase their skills on this prestigious stage.
The Complete Draw
Note: (1 = national level / 2 = regional level / 3 = departmental level)
Group A
- LOSC (1) – CERFA FC (2)
- Arras FA (2) – Lens (2)
- Neuvillette-Jamin (2) – Valenciennes (1)
- AFC Creil (1) – Amiens (1)
- Le Quesnoy (3) – Villetaneuse CS (2)
- Stade Béthunois (2) – Dunkirk (1)
- Boulogne-sur-Mer (2) – Reims (1)
- US Miners Waziers (2) – Sarcelles (1)
Group B
- ASL Robertsau (2) – Melun (2) or Torcy (2)
- Nancy (2) – Strasbourg (1)
- Montfermeil (1) – Metz (1)
- Jarville (2) – Brunoy FC (2)
- Raon L’Étape (2) – Paris FC (1)
- Thionville-Lusitanos (2) – Schiltigheim (1)
- Troyes (1) – FC 93 (1)
- Les Flamboyants Villepinte (3) – APM Metz (2)
Group C
- Chalon (2) – Dijon (1)
- AS Montferrand (2) – AS Saint-Priest (2)
- Racing Besançon (2) – Olympique Lyonnais (1)
- Sochaux (1) – Auxerre (1)
- Le Puy (2) – Pontarlier (2)
- Vichy (2) – Bourg-Péronnas (2)
- Saint-Étienne (1) – ASPTT Dijon (1)
- Annecy (2) – Besançon Foot (2) or Jura Sud (2)
Group D
- USPEG Marseille (2) – Cavigal Nice (1)
- ES Veauche (2) – Gazélec Ajaccio (1)
- Olympique Valence (2) – Misérieux Trévoux (2)
- FC Borgo or JS Ajaccio (2) – Bourgoin-Jallieu (2)
- FC Mougins (2) – Bastia (1)
- Hyères (2) – Aubagne/Air-Bel (1)
- Grasse (2) – Nice (1)
- Exempt: AS Monaco
Group E
- Trélissac (2) – Balma (1)
- Castelnau-le-Crès (2) – Clermont (3)
- Dissay-Beaumont (3) or Bergerac (2) – Toulouse (1)
- Olympique de Marseille (1) – Colomiers (1)
- Castanet (2) – Olympique Rovenain (1)
- Marmande (2) – Montpellier (1)
- Muret (2) – Pau (2)
- Saint-Clément Montferrier (2) – SA Mérignac (2)
Group F
- Carquefou (2) – UF Touraine (2)
- Orvault (3) – Châteauroux (2)
- Côteaux du Vignoble (2) – Vertou (1)
- Saint-Cyr (2) – Pouzauges (2)
- Lorient (1) – Beaucouzé (1)
- Nantes (1) – Poitiers (1)
- Laval (1) – Angers (1)
- Fleury (2) – Cholet (2)
Group G
- Concarneau (2) – Plabennec (2)
- Saint-Brieuc (1) – Brest (1)
- Alençon (2) – Guingamp (1)
- Le Mans (2) – Segré Football (2)
- Landerneau (2) – US Gregorian (2)
- Saint-Lô (1) – Avranches (1)
- FC Flérien (2) – Saint-Renan (1)
- Stade Pontivy (2) – Rennes (1)
Group H
- Versailles (2) – QRM (1)
- Paris Saint-Germain (1) – Chartres (1)
- Trouville Deauville Villers (2) – Le Havre (1)
- Pontault Combault (3) – Chantilly (2)
- Abbeville (2) – Rouen (2)
- Red Star (2) – Caen (1)
- Dieppe (2) – Racing CF (1)
- Houilles (2) – Orléans (1)
Conclusion
With the draw now complete, teams are gearing up for a weekend filled with intense competition and youthful talent. The Gambardella Cup serves as a crucial platform for young players to showcase their skills on a national stage. Each match promises excitement, and football fans across France are sure to be captivated by the unfolding drama of this prestigious tournament.
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