All-Northern French U18 Futsal Final Set as Mouvaux and Mons-en-Baroeul Advance
The third edition of the French U18 Futsal National Cup will feature an all-northern final, with Mouvaux FC and Mons-en-Baroeul FC securing their places in the championship match after victorious semifinal performances on April 25, 2026. Both teams from the Nord department will clash for the title on May 16, 2026, in Niort, as confirmed by the French Football Federation (FFF).
In the first semifinal, Mons-en-Baroeul FC edged past Sporting Besançon with a 5-3 victory. The match began poorly for the northern side, conceding two early goals and trailing 3-1 at halftime. However, a second-half surge led by Amine Leham, who scored a hat-trick including two goals in quick succession at the 36th and 37th minutes, secured the win and sent Mons-en-Baroeul through to the final.
The second semifinal saw Mouvaux FC dominate Futsal Picasso with an 11-1 victory. Playing at home, Mouvaux took control early, leading 4-1 at halftime and extending their advantage in the second half to reach the double-digit goal tally. The performance underscored their attacking strength as they advanced to face their northern rivals in the final.
The semifinals produced a combined total of 20 goals, reflecting the competitive and open nature of the matches. Mons-en-Baroeul’s comeback victory and Mouvaux’s commanding display set the stage for a highly anticipated final between the two Nord-based clubs.
The final is scheduled for May 16, 2026, at the L’Acclameur venue in Niort, serving as a prelude to the Futsal Trophée Michel Muffat-Joly final. The winner will succeed Futsal Dijon Métropole, the reigning champions from the previous edition of the tournament.
This all-northern final highlights the strength of youth futsal development in the Nord region, with both clubs demonstrating the quality that has carried them through the tournament. As the May 16 showdown approaches, fans across France will be watching to see which team lifts the cup and claims the national U18 title.
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