RC Lens defeated OGC Nice 3-1 on Friday to win its first Coupe de France title [1].
The victory marks a historic milestone for the club, ending a 120-year wait for this specific trophy [2].
The final took place at the Stade de France in Paris on May 22, 2026 [3]. Lens entered the match as a team seeking its first-ever triumph in the competition, a goal that had eluded the organization throughout its long history [2].
Claude Puel said, "For Lens, it would be a mistake to not win" [4].
The match concluded with a final score of 3-1 [1]. The result ensures that the club finally captures a piece of silverware that had remained out of reach for over a century, a feat that transforms the club's standing in French football history [2].
Supporters and players celebrated the victory at the national stadium, marking the end of a long pursuit of the cup [3]. The win against OGC Nice serves as the definitive breakthrough for a franchise that has spent decades building its reputation in the league without a French Cup title to its name [2].
“RC Lens defeated OGC Nice 3-1 on Friday to win their first Coupe de France title.”
This victory breaks a century-long drought for RC Lens, elevating the club from a consistent competitor to a champion of the Coupe de France. By securing their first major trophy of this kind after 120 years, Lens establishes a new legacy that may shift the competitive dynamics and expectations for the club in future domestic campaigns.
