In one of the biggest upsets of the 2025–26 Coupe de France, Paris Saint‑Germain (PSG) were eliminated from the French Cup in the Round of 32, suffering a 1–0 defeat at home to city rivals Paris FC at the Parc des Princes on Monday.
The match was decided by a dramatic late goal from Jonathan Ikoné, a former PSG academy product turned substitute for Paris FC, who struck in the 74th minute to hand the underdogs a historic victory and send the defending champions crashing out of the competition.
Ikoné’s decisive strike came against the run of play, as PSG dominated possession and created the lion’s share of attacking opportunities throughout the match. Despite forcing 25 shots, the home side failed to convert, while Paris FC goalkeeper Obed Nkambadio produced a series of key saves to preserve the narrow lead for the visitors.
The goal was a poignant moment: Ikoné, who came through PSG’s youth system and later featured for the senior team before moving on to other clubs, calmly finished from close range after a swift Paris FC counter‑attack, and notably refused to celebrate against his former club.
The defeat marks PSG’s first home elimination from the Coupe de France since 2022 and their earliest exit (Round of 32) in this competition since 2014, a remarkable downturn for the 16‑time French Cup winners and current holders.
Despite the loss, PSG coach Luis Enrique publicly accepted the result, describing it as part of the game’s unpredictability even though he felt the performance was strong. The team now shifts focus back to domestic priorities, where they are competing near the top of the Ligue 1 table.
For Paris FC, the victory represents a rare and momentous triumph over their more illustrious neighbours. It also earns them a place in the Round of 16 of the Coupe de France, where they will look to build on this morale‑boosting success.
The upset underscores the growing competitiveness of French football’s cup competitions and provides a spotlight moment for Ikoné, whose historic goal ensured Paris FC would be remembered as giant‑killers on one of French football’s biggest stages.
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