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While the eighth round was played this weekend, the Ligue 1 clubs will enter the fray and will be scheduled for Monday, December 2.
It's the big day! This Monday, December 2, the amateur clubs still competing in the Coupe de France – including L'Union/Saint-Jean (R1), winner of Versailles (N1) – will know the fate that will be reserved for them in the 32nd finals. With the possibility of winning the jackpot since the 18 Ligue 1 clubs including Toulouse Football Club, winner of the 2023 edition, enter the competition alongside the 13 survivors of Ligue 2.
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The draw will take place in Paris, at the Parc des Princes, home of the defending champion, Paris Saint-Germain. The 32 oppositions will be revealed from 7 p.m., live on beIN Sports 2. The 64 qualified teams will be divided by geographical areas into four groups.
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Contrary to custom, which dictates that the meetings take place on the first weekend of January, they will take place before Christmas, on December 20 and 21.
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