Lens 3-1 Nice: Lens end Coupe de France curse to lift trophy ... - BBC
Lens beat Nice to win the Coupe de France for the first time in their 120-year history. Florian Thauvin gave them a 25th-minute lead at the ...
www.bbc.comLens beat Nice 3-1 in the Coupe de France final on May 22, 2026, and won the trophy for the first time in club history. Florian Thauvin scored and assisted, while Odsonne Édouard and Abdallah Sima also scored for Lens; Nice’s goal came from Djibril Coulibaly.[1][3][9]
What happened
Lens took control with Thauvin’s opener in the 25th minute, added a second just before halftime, and sealed it late in the second half. Nice briefly pulled one back before Lens finished the job.[3][1]
Why it matters
The result capped a standout season for Lens and delivered their first-ever French Cup title. For Nice, the cup final loss came with more pressure ahead, since their season was still heading toward a Ligue 1 relegation play-off.[2][9][3]
Match details
- Final score: Lens 3, Nice 1.[9][1]
- Competition: 2025-26 Coupe de France final.[1]
- Venue: Stade de France, Saint-Denis.[1]
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