Coupe de France: Key Matches, Surprises, and Cancellations Mark 32nd Finals

The 32nd finals of the Coupe de France feature upsets, a canceled match, and anticipated clashes, with Ligue 1 teams entering the competition before the holiday break.

• The Saint-Étienne vs. Marseille match is a highlight of the 32nd finals, scheduled for Sunday at 14:45, with Marseille entering as favorites after a recent 2-0 league win over Saint-Étienne.
• The Tours FC vs. FC Lorient match was canceled due to the inability of Tours to meet safety requirements, leaving the outcome of the fixture to be determined by the competition's organizers.
• Lower-division teams like Espaly-Saint-Marcel (N3) and Haguenau (N2) delivered notable upsets, defeating higher-tier opponents to advance to the 16th finals.
• The 16th finals will feature 32 teams, with the draw taking place on Sunday evening, and matches scheduled for mid-January without geographical restrictions.
• This year's 32nd finals are being held before the winter break due to scheduling constraints from expanded European competitions in January.

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