Paris FC knocks out holder PSG from the French Cup in shock historic win

French Cup

In a stunning upset, Paris FC eliminated defending French Cup champions Paris Saint-Germain with a 1-0 victory in the round of 32 at Parc des Princes on January 12, 2026. This marked Paris FC's first-ever win over their city rivals, ending PSG's unbeaten run in the competition since February 2023 and their first last-32 exit since 2014. Jonathan Ikoné, a PSG academy graduate, scored the decisive goal in the 74th minute, stabbing home from close range after a defensive error, haunting his former club just eight days after PSG's 2-1 Ligue 1 win over Paris FC.

Despite dominating possession (68%) and outshooting Paris FC 25-4, PSG were thwarted by wasteful finishing, the woodwork, and inspired goalkeeping from Paris FC's Obed Nkambadio, who made nine saves. Key chances included Ousmane Dembélé hitting the post and Bradley Barcola's efforts being denied, while Paris FC, back in Ligue 1 after a 46-year absence, defended resolutely and capitalized on a rare counter. PSG coach Luis Enrique fielded a strong side, including stars like Dembélé and Gonçalo Ramos, but the loss was described as a "slap in the face" by midfielder Senny Mayulu, who emphasized the need to bounce back ahead of upcoming Ligue 1 and Champions League fixtures.

Paris FC manager Stéphane Gilli hailed the result as "historic," noting his team's discipline against overwhelming odds. The win advances Paris FC to the last 16, where they await the draw, while PSG's elimination lightens their schedule—potentially a silver lining for their title defenses in Ligue 1 and Europe. Attendance was 47,000, with vocal support adding to the derby atmosphere.

Team	Score	Goal Scorer	Key Stats
Paris Saint-Germain	0	-	Possession: 68% Shots: 25 (9 on target) Passes: 712 (89% accuracy) Corners: 12
Paris FC	1	Jonathan Ikoné (74')	Possession: 32% Shots: 4 (2 on target) Passes: 318 (76% accuracy) Corners: 1