Paris FC pulled off a shock by eliminating PSG 1-0 in the French Cup last 32, on Monday at Parc des Princes. Jonathan Ikoné, a former PSG player, scored the decisive goal in the 73rd minute. Despite PSG's sterile dominance, goalkeeper Nkambadio was impenetrable to send PFC through to the round of 16.
Parc des Princes hosted a shock in the French Cup last 32. PSG, double cup holders and European champions, fell 0-1 to Paris FC, their neighboring Ligue 2 side struggling at 15th. The match, played on Monday January 12, 2026, saw the Reds and Blues dominate without scoring, despite numerous chances.
The first half was balanced, with PSG hampered by PFC's high press. Parisien goalkeeper Nkambadio shone from the 22nd minute, tipping Bradley Barcola's cross over the bar, then stopping Gonçalo Ramos (23rd). Barcola nearly scored with a curling shot (25th), and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia created threats without finishing. At halftime, it was 0-0.
In the second half, PSG besieged the opposing goal. Nkambadio saved a risky backpass leading to Ramos (55th), and Barcola missed a one-on-one (65th). Against all odds, a quick PFC counter allowed Ikoné, subbed on at the 39th and scorer at the 73rd, to beat Donnarumma against his former club. Warren Zaïre-Emery hit the bar (87th), but Nkambadio held firm until the end, with seven minutes of added time.
Luis Enrique, PSG's coach, was philosophical in his press conference: 'If I have to lose, I prefer to lose this way,' he said, highlighting his team's superiority in play. 'It's an unfair result, but we have to accept it. I'm content with the performance.' PFC will face an opponent in the round of 16 on February 4.
Before the match, Mamadou Sakho, former PSG defender aged 35, announced the end of his professional career. He hadn't played since the 2024-25 season at Torpedo Kutaisi.
