OGC Nice Reaches Coupe de France Final with 2-0 Victory Over Strasbourg

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, OGC Nice secured a 2-0 victory over RC Strasbourg Alsace in the Coupe de France semi-final at Stade de la Meinau in Strasbourg, France. The match kicked off at 19:00 local time (17:00 UTC).

Élie Wahi scored both goals for Nice, netting in the 51st and 82nd minutes. His second goal came from the penalty spot after a handball in the box.

The victory sends Nice to the Coupe de France final, where they will face RC Lens on May 22, 2026, at Stade de France in Saint-Denis.

Match statistics showed Strasbourg dominated possession with 66%, while Nice had 34%. Nice managed three shots on target compared to Strasbourg’s two. Strasbourg won 35 duels, Nice won 39. Strasbourg committed eight fouls, Nice committed seven. Strasbourg made one save, Nice made 19.

In the closing minutes, Strasbourg pushed for an equalizer but could not break through. Strasbourg’s Habibou Diakité had a late effort saved by Nice goalkeeper Marcin Bułka in the 90th minute.

Strasbourg made a late substitution, bringing on Gary O’Neil for Andrew Omobamidele in the 88th minute. Nice’s Melvin Bard was substituted off in the 84th minute due to cramp.

With the win, Nice advances to their second Coupe de France final in four years, having last reached the final in 2022. Strasbourg’s hopes of reaching the final were ended by the defeat.

The Coupe de France final is scheduled for May 22, 2026, at Stade de France. Fans can follow live updates through official tournament channels.

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