FC Anderson Park North Sydney delivered the first major cup twist, surviving a 2 : 2 thriller against holders FC SPIDERS Sydney before winning an epic penalty shootout. Alexandre Heitor and Amir Pickett scored for Anderson Park, while Piotr Kotkowski and Brad Yamada kept SPIDERS alive before the shootout drama.
The next stage brings several intriguing tests. Adelaide Football Club meet Diddillibah FC after losing their league clash 5 : 2, so revenge is clearly on the table. Bacon Boys FC should carry confidence after a wild 4 : 3 league win over Procrastinators, while Croweater FC travel to Partizan Sydney FK needing a steadier cup response after recent league defeats.
The holders are already gone, and the draw suddenly feels wide open.
Swans FC and Andong Mackerels meet again with fresh league history behind them: Swans won their recent league clash 4-1 and currently sit top of the K-League.
Both arrive from dominant cup wins, with Swans scoring 15 and Andong 17 in the previous round. Chong Il Chu leads Andong’s cup charge with 17 goals, while Swans have firepower through Seong Kim Namgung and Henk Jan Schripsema, both on 10.
baobeiqiqi and Yanbian FC meet in a heavyweight tie with plenty of recent history behind it. The league leaders already edged Yanbian 1:0 this season, while Yanbian still carry the memory of beating baobeiqiqi in the Season 50 cup final.
Both arrive in strong form after comfortable third-round wins, but this is the first real test of their cup credentials. For baobeiqiqi, it is a chance to confirm their dominance; for Yanbian, a chance to strike back.
Deportivo Dekara and Nongneng bring the standout Level 1 duel of the round, both arriving in scoring form after emphatic cup wins. Dekara swept through 17–0 last time, while Nongneng answered with 21–0, powered by a strong cup run from Krzysztof Polakiewicz, who has 11 goals so far.
League context gives Dekara the edge: they beat Nongneng 4–1 earlier this season and sit second in Thai 1. But Nongneng have climbed to fourth and already showed they can trouble elite sides. With last season’s finalists still looming elsewhere, this is a major test of who can stay in the deeper cup conversation.
Last season’s champions meet a dangerous rising force
FC Õieke arrive with serious cup pedigree, having lifted the trophy last season after beating JK Fellin in the final. Their scoring form remains sharp too, with Norman Ausmaa already on 26 cup goals.
FC Palupera are no soft draw, though. After 20:0, 18:0 and 17:0 wins in earlier rounds, they now get a true Meistriliiga examination. With Frants Varrik, Priidik Palm and Olev Laane all among the leading scorers, this tie has upset potential written all over it.
FC Kuusysi arrive after a ruthless 20-0 cup win, with Heikki Savolainen among the competition’s top scorers on 14 goals. Atalanta were just as sharp, winning 19-0 as Aapeli Sainio moved to 16 goals.
Their league meetings this season already carry weight: Kuusysi edged Atalanta 2-1, but both sides remain in the upper chase. With last season’s cup winners Atalanta still defending their reputation, this is the standout tie of the round.
Lauki arrive with momentum after a 27-goal cup win, but this tie looks far more serious. Their league meeting with Iļģuciema Zvejnieks ended in a narrow 1–0 defeat, so revenge is clearly on the table.
Iļģuciema Zvejnieks also cruised through the last round, winning 17–0, and their cup threat is backed by Garfield Hawk on 23 goals and Valdis Krams on 20. Lauki can answer through Dejan Pers, also on 23, in what should be one of the round’s sharpest Level 1 duels.
Ferencváros enter the tie as league leaders, still unbeaten and fresh from a 5:1 win over Moldavian Stars. Their confidence is high, but this is no routine assignment: FC Hermannstadt sit third in Divizia Nationala and already beat FC Sheriff Tiraspol this season.
The head-to-head picture adds bite. Ferencváros edged FC Păduricea 2:1 and Sheriff 2:0, while Hermannstadt held Moldavian Stars and Straw Hat Pirates to draws. Last season’s cup memory also lingers: Hermannstadt knocked out Ferencváros 3:1 in the semifinal before lifting the trophy. This feels like the standout battle of the round.
The Romanian cup reaches a stage where pedigree starts to matter, but recent form suggests several lower-division sides are more than capable of springing surprises. East Strike vs. FC Univ. Craiova stands out as the headline all-Divizia A duel, with East Strike arriving after back-to-back league wins and carrying the memory of last season’s quarterfinal run, while FC Univ. Craiova will be eager to avoid another painful cup exit after falling to Abatorul Slobozia in last season’s last eight.
Podgoria Murfatlar, last season’s cup winners, face a dangerous trip despite the division gap. Their current league form is excellent, with three straight Divizia A wins and 7 goals scored in that spell, but cup football rarely rewards complacency.
Among the lower divisions, several teams bring serious momentum. FC Liverpool have scored 22 goals across the last two cup rounds, while top scorer Dacian Tarnoveanu added 2 goals in Round 6 to reach 39 overall. Universitatea Cluj, leaders in Divizia B2, also look convincing, with Semiray Sanli adding 7 goals since the Round 3 scoring table first appeared.
FC Caracal should fancy their chances too, with promotion-caliber league form and a strike force led by Oskar Tvedten, now on 21 goals. Fulgerul Sf.Ilie may be the most explosive outsider: Narcis Vacaru and Vasile Radu combined for 18 added goals since the Round 3 scorer snapshot.
And then there’s Abatorul Slobozia, last season’s beaten finalists, who know exactly how to navigate knockout tension. In this competition, reputation helps—but finishing the chances matters far more.
Venator and DREAM meet with recent history in the background
Venator Academy FC and DREAM F.C headline the next cup stage, and the timing could hardly be sharper. DREAM won their latest league meeting 2-1 and sit above Venator in the Superliga race, but Venator have already shown cup firepower with an 18-0 win last round.
With Balush Mitrovica on 15 cup goals and DREAM’s Patrikas Aniulis and Ervis Cela both on 9, this tie carries serious attacking weight.
Atletico De Madrid arrive with momentum after a commanding 4-0 win over Beringen United Mightyred, but the next hurdle is arguably even more intriguing. Grimsby Town FC, unbeaten at the top of Championship (A), have already produced a 9-0 cup win and bring a dangerous scoring record into a tie that could test the Premiership leaders’ authority.
Defending cup winners Albion Allstars eased through with a 2-0 victory over Corvette, but now meet Ghetto Squad, who survived Crawley Wildcats on penalties and have enough quality to make this uncomfortable. Last season’s finalists Gravediggers are also still in the draw after edging The Empire Strikers 3-2, while Rougemont Rovers and crystal palace f.c both face ambitious lower-level opposition.
The sharpest scoring story belongs to The Tea Garden, whose Terence Richards climbed to 37 cup goals after their latest rout. Their meeting with Tranmere Rovers looks like one of the round’s strongest Championship-level ties.
Cup Holders Face Ravens Test After Heavy Third-Round Wins
Hibernia return to the cup as holders, but their defence now meets a serious Championship threat in Killarney Ravens FC. The champions swept through the previous round 20-0, with Furtunado Fidalgo moving to 17 cup goals, while Killarney were even louder in attack, adding a 24-0 win and pushing Cillian Gallagher to 12 goals, Oisin Ireland to 11 and Andrei Georgescu to 9.
There is also a sharp Premier-versus-Championship edge elsewhere. Shamrock Rovers, who knocked out fast n fit in Round 2, now face dubs4sam, fresh from an 11-0 cup win and sitting near the Premier Division pace. SportingHaroldsCross meet An Cumann Peile Bóihéamach after an 11-0 response of their own, with Nathan Cooke and Jonathan Mullen both on 13 cup goals.
mersey vipers against Vanilla Bears completes the main balanced ties, with both Championship sides chasing a statement route into the deeper rounds.
W tej rundzie nie będzie pojedynków pomiędzy drużynami z Ekstraklasy. Nie oznacza to jednak, że zabraknie emocji.
Najciekawiej zapowiada się pojedynek triumfatora poprzedniej edycji Pucharu Polski – drużyny Bocian Zgorzała – z ekstraklasowym Dzikiem Marcinkowice. Obie drużyny przeżywają lekki kryzys w lidze i Puchar Polski jest dla nich odskocznią od ligowej szarzyzny. Patrząc na obecną formę, mimo wszystko to Dzik Marcinkowice będzie faworytem tego spotkania. Jak jednak pokazała poprzednia edycja, Bocian Zgorzała na czele z Piotrem Suieckim jest drużyną nieobliczalną i bardzo groźną. W Zgorzale będziemy świadkami niezwykle ciekawego widowiska.
Ciekawie będzie również na stadionie WUJEK TEAM™. Miejscowa drużyna zmierzy się ze starym znajomym z tej samej ligi – GKM Grudziądz. Ostatnio to napastnik z Grudziądza przechylił szalę zwycięstwa na korzyść swojej drużyny. Czy Czaja powtórzy swój świetny występ?
Na uwagę zasługuje także pojedynek rewelacji Ekstraklasy – FC Barcelona™ – z drugoligową Polonią Pasłęk. Podopieczni Fuksiarza świetnie spisują się w lidze i z pewnością będą chcieli przenieść swoją formę również na pucharowe boiska. Będą faworytem tego spotkania, ale młoda drużyna z Pasłęka już nieraz pokazała, że potrafi być bardzo groźna.
Polish Cup – Round 6
There will be no all-Ekstraklasa clashes in this round of the Polish Cup, but that certainly does not mean a lack of excitement.
The most anticipated fixture sees last season’s Polish Cup winners Bocian Zgorzała take on Ekstraklasa side Dzik Marcinkowice. Both teams are currently struggling with inconsistent league form, making the cup a welcome escape from domestic troubles. Based on recent performances, Dzik Marcinkowice appear to be slight favourites. However, as last season proved, Bocian Zgorzała, led by Piotr Suiecki, are an unpredictable and dangerous side capable of beating anyone. Fans in Zgorzała can expect a thrilling contest.
Another exciting encounter will take place at the WUJEK TEAM™ Stadium, where the home side will face familiar opponents from the same division – GKM Grudziądz. In their previous meeting, the striker from Grudziądz proved decisive and tipped the balance in his team’s favour. Can Czaja deliver another match-winning performance?
One more fixture worth watching is the clash between Ekstraklasa surprise package FC Barcelona™ and second-division side Polonia Pasłęk. Fuksiarz’s men have been outstanding in the league and will look to carry that momentum into the cup competition. They will enter the match as favourites, but the young side from Pasłęk has already shown on numerous occasions that they can be a serious threat.
Dundonald Bluebell kept their cup defence alive with a penalty shootout win over Wallace Army F.C, while Fife Funk FC also impressed by beating Hibernian F.C. 3-1.
The standout tie now sends Kirn FC against Orkney Otters. Kirn arrive after a ruthless scoring display, but Orkney also showed sharp cup form with a 12-0 win. Their league meetings last season were tight: a 0-0 draw followed by a 2-1 Kirn victory.
That history suggests this could be closer than the recent scorelines imply.
Kup Srbije – 6. runda: Pakao nokaut faze, ostaju samo najbolji!
Šesta runda je tu i vazduh već postaje ređi! Sve kalkulacije, čuvanje igrača i rotacije sada padaju u vodu. Ko je preživeo do ove faze, taj ne planira da stane. Ekipe iz nižih liga koje su dogurale dovde igraju fudbal života i spremne su da "poginu" na terenu, dok superligaši osećaju ogroman pritisak da ne postanu žrtve istorijske senzacije.
Žreb nam je doneo nekoliko pravih poslastica:
Superligaški okršaj za spas duše ФК Анђелија vs. Arsenal RK
Kakav žreb! Dva tima koja prolaze kroz pravi pakao u Superligi i vode grčevitu borbu za opstanak, sada se sudaraju u Kupu. Za i jedne i druge ovo takmičenje je prilika za apsolutni "reset" i spasavanje sezone. Očekujte pravi rovovski rat, jer ovde nema kalkulisanja – ide se na sve ili ništa!
Tvrđava iz Bijeljine brani domaći teren FK Radnik Bijeljina vs. FK Zemun
Radnik gura sjajno na oba fronta, a njihov defanzivni bedem je postao noćna mora za protivnike. Ipak, Kup utakmice su druga dimenzija. Zemun dolazi maskiran u autsajdera, sa taktikom koja će sigurno biti usmerena na strpljenje i vrebanje greške domaćina. Meč sa pet zvezdica garantuje sjajan fudbal!
Lokomotiva na neugodnom testu FK Lokomotiva United vs. Heroes
Lokomotiva igra stabilno u ligi i vidi svoju šansu da u Kupu ode jako daleko. Ipak, preko puta sebe imaju "Heroje", ekipu koja sigurno nije slučajno stigla do 6. runde. Superligaš je favorit na papiru, ali će to morati debelo da dokaže na terenu.
Marcos traži iskupljenje Marcos FMC vs. FK Spartak
Nakon serije teških rezultata u prvenstvu i gomile primljenih golova, Marcos ima priliku da zalazi rane u Kupu. Spartak je ozbiljan zalogaj i gostima neće manjkati motivacije da izbace superligaša. Marcos mora da zapuši rupe u odbrani ako želi prolaz dalje.
Zaključak:
Igra se na jedan potez, jedan gol i jednu grešku. Ekipe izlaze na teren savesne da popravnog ispita više nema. Ko trepne – ispada! Spremite svoje taktike, borba do poslednjeg daha može da počne! 🏆 ⚽ 🔥
Serbian Cup – Round 6: Knockout hell begins, only the best survive!
Round six is here, and the air is already getting thinner! All calculations, squad rotation, and resting players go out the window now. Anyone who has survived to this stage has no intention of stopping. Lower-league sides that made it this far are playing the football of their lives and are ready to die on the pitch, while Superliga teams feel enormous pressure not to become victims of a historic upset.
The draw has delivered several mouthwatering clashes:
Superliga showdown for survival of the soul ФК Анђелија vs. Arsenal RK
What a draw! Two teams going through absolute hell in the Superliga, locked in a desperate relegation fight, now collide in the Cup. For both sides, this competition offers a complete reset and a chance to rescue the season. Expect trench warfare—there is no room for calculations here, it’s all or nothing!
The Bijeljina fortress defends home ground FK Radnik Bijeljina vs. FK Zemun
Radnik is performing brilliantly on both fronts, and their defensive wall has become a nightmare for opponents. But Cup matches are a different dimension. Zemun arrives as the underdog, likely with a patient game plan built around waiting for the hosts’ mistake. A five-star matchup promises top football!
Lokomotiva faces a tricky test FK Lokomotiva United vs. Heroes
Lokomotiva is stable in the league and sees a real opportunity to make a deep Cup run. But standing opposite are the Heroes, a team that clearly didn’t reach round six by accident. The Superliga side is the favorite on paper, but they’ll have to prove it on the pitch.
Marcos seeks redemption Marcos FMC vs. FK Spartak
After a run of difficult league results and a flood of conceded goals, Marcos has a chance to heal some wounds in the Cup. Spartak is a serious challenge, and the visitors will be highly motivated to knock out a Superliga side. Marcos must patch up the holes in defense if they want to advance.
Conclusion:
It all comes down to one move, one goal, and one mistake. Teams step onto the pitch fully aware there is no second chance. Blink—and you’re out! Prepare your tactics, the battle to the final breath is about to begin! 🏆 ⚽ 🔥
Publius Cornelius Scipio African vs. Mahtandoz FK
Is the home team’s name longer, or is it Mahtandoz’s defensive line? We’ll find out at kickoff! While the Super League representative Publius Cornelius... (we literally wore out our keyboards typing that) prepares to lead the Roman Empire onto the pitch, 2. League Red Group giants Mahtandoz FK are shouting: "Names don't win matches, we’re here to leave you in the dust!" History books and sports tabloids are holding their breath for this one.
🦁 A "Claret-Blue" Ambush for the Yellow-Reds
Akköseli_Gençlik vs. Galatasaray FK
The stubborn Claret-Blue heart of the 3rd League, Akköseli Gençlik, is hosting a giant Lion at home. From the village coffeehouses to the stadium corridors, everyone is whispering: "Could an upset be brewing?" For Galatasaray, the mission is simple: get through without a scratch. But beware—Claret-Blue colors in a Black Sea atmosphere have a habit of giving the Yellow-Reds nightmares!
🚤 Black Sea Tides vs. The Unrivaled Kings
Karadeniz Uşakları FK vs. incomparable king
The Green-White Karadeniz Uşakları aim to sail into the next round with a performance as sharp as a Black Sea wave. Facing them is the aptly named incomparable king. Will the royal crown prevail, or will the fierce tides of the North wash them away? As the sounds of the kemençe rise from the stands, the underdog is looking to de-throne the king.
🎓 Academics vs. "The Five-Hundreders"
Sports Academy vs. 500 Football Club In one corner, the pinnacle of theoretical football, Sports Academy; in the other, the gritty, tough-as-nails 500 Football Club. Have the Academy students done their homework? We’ll see. 500 FC is playing it cool: "Whether it’s 1 or 500, we just show up and play." On paper, the upper-league side is the favorite, but the pitch doesn't listen to lectures!
🛳️ Gulf Ships in Başakşehir Waters
Başakşehir FK vs. KOCAELİSPOR
The powerhouse of the Gulf, KOCAELİSPOR, travels to face 4th-tier Başakşehir FK. The visitors want to pocket the win and head home early, but the hosts are lying in wait with a "No Exit from Istanbul" mentality. Will it be a sweet victory celebration or the bitter taste of a surprise defeat?
🔥 The Title Contenders & The Heavyweights
Delialiuşağı SK vs. Trabzonspor: Super League leaders Trabzonspor aren't planning on letting the storm die down. Luck was on their side during the draw, but Delialiuşağı is looking to live up to the "Deli" (Crazy) in their name and pull off something insane.
GÖNENSPOR vs. Tortuga: The league runners-up and cup favorites Gönenspor have no room for error. They face Tortuga, a team fighting for survival. Will the "Turtle" retreat into its shell or provide a shell-shocking upset?
Çankırıspor vs. Gölcükspor: 2nd League contenders Çankırı are ready to prove that the big fish eats the little fish. But in the Cup, sometimes the little fish has a bone that gets stuck in your throat!
A&S KafkasKartalı vs. zambo: A proper 3rd League "street brawl"! The Caucasian Eagle has its talons out, but zambo doesn't seem intimidated by the flapping wings. The winner takes the crown of the lower leagues.
Balkesspor & Afelspor: Tournament favorites Afelspor (away) and Balkesspor (home) have hung up a "Closed for Surprises" sign against their more modest opponents.
Disclaimer:We do not serve traditional sweets or tissues for those suffering from post-match heartbreak. Good luck to all teams!
Cup Returns With Holders Watching From a Familiar Shadow
NO MA´AM begin their latest title defence elsewhere in the draw, but the early spotlight falls on two ties with real bite. Olimpija FC, currently joint-top in the ÖF-Bundesliga, meet last season’s beaten finalists FC Klagenfurt, a side that already proved its cup pedigree by eliminating TRABZONSP0R and BLλCK MESA on the way to the final.
The other standout is SV Austria 1933 against TRABZONSP0R. Their league meeting ended 1-1, so this has all the signs of another tight contest. TRABZONSP0R were stopped by BLλCK MESA last weekend, while SV Austria impressed by beating Maribor FC, making this one a serious test of momentum.
Heavyweights Collide After Dinny’s Extra-Time Warning
Dinny delivered the standout result of the previous round, edging Blaugrana F.C after extra time in a goalless battle that said more about control and nerve than scorelines. That win sets up another demanding test against Belfast warriors, who arrive from Prva Liga B unbeaten in league play.
The round’s headline tie, however, is PARTIZAN FK against BH Dragons. Last season’s cup runners-up meet the current Premier Liga BiH title challengers in a match with real knockout weight. FK Sarajevo 1946, league leaders and powered in this cup by Zaim Petrovic’s 42 goals, also face a serious top-flight test against The Nobles.
There is intrigue below the top tier too. Carolina RailHawks FC and Plavi bring strong Prva Liga B form into a direct clash, while Trahana FC must try to slow FK Leotar Trebinje, whose Njegomir Ljevaja has already reached 42 cup goals.
The cup finally reaches the stage where reputation alone is not enough. West Herzegowina UTD FC and HAŠK meet again only days after West’s emphatic league win, but HAŠK arrive with reason to reset the tone after beating Gružanin Football Club in the league. It is one of two all-top-flight ties, with Fight United Elite also facing FC Blue knights in a repeat of last season’s semifinal, when the holders edged through 1:0.
There is danger elsewhere too. Lazy Surfer already eliminated TNT United on penalties and now test St. Krijal, while Pilot, the Druga HNL A leader, face Kardio FC after scoring 23 unanswered cup goals across the last two rounds. FK Rudar Kakanj also carry confidence after removing FC Gorri Ussi Winnetou 4:1, making their tie with cisco one of the round’s sharpest second-tier duels.
Among the scorers, Arno Loiseau leads the remaining contenders with 43 cup goals, while Frano Hanza is still top overall on 45, though Gružanin face simbad outside the highlighted ties.
The competition sharpens quickly after a third round packed with big scores, but the headline now is a familiar one: Diamond Dogs against Omega FC. Last season’s Vereinspokal final ended with Diamond Dogs edging Omega after extra time, and their league meetings this season have already produced a 2-2 draw and a recent 2-0 Diamond Dogs win. Another narrow, tactical contest would surprise no one.
Kicker der Kokosnuss also face a serious test against Partizan Beog, with Juan Galka already on 18 cup goals and Partizan’s David Fisker on 11. Elsewhere, FC Passau must handle an in-form TSV Allmendingen, who lead 2.Bundesliga (A) and already removed Dynamo Dresden.
VfB Stuttgart meet a dangerous FLIPFLOP FC, while Forest Club travel to face a lower-level side with Stojan Simonic carrying real scoring threat. The route to the last eight looks anything but gentle.
FC Petržalka akadémia arrive in strong cup form after a 12–0 win, but this is a far sharper examination. SC Bianconeri also cruised through, scoring 31 in the previous round, with Jozef Francak and Peter Sedlak both climbing the scoring list.
The league context adds weight: Petržalka beat Bianconeri 4–0 earlier this season, but the cup rarely offers easy repeats.
The national cup has reached the stage where pedigree starts to matter, and several proven knockout operators remain firmly in the hunt. Alkosi i drogeraši, last season’s cup winners, face a daunting test against high-flying Neverwalkalone, who arrive in outstanding form after eliminating Club de Futbol FRIDMAT 20-0 and currently sit second in the top flight. Yet Alkosi’s recent cup history shows they know exactly how to survive tense knockout football.
Heavyweights on a Collision Course
Another headline tie sees Borussia Dortmund meet Grosuplje FC. These two have recent knockout history, with Borussia crushing Grosuplje FC 4-0 in last season’s quarterfinal, but Grosuplje arrive tougher now after climbing to fifth in Prva SNL and shutting out Alkosi in league play.
Grosuplje Dreamteam, reigning league leaders and season 50 cup winners, look dangerous again. Their clash with FC GRUSOVJE pits elite consistency against a spirited underdog whose front line keeps producing, with Tommy Vaardal adding three goals last round to reach 34.
Dangerous Outsiders Everywhere
FC Loče Soccer Academy vs FC Podgurje is a fascinating all-Prva SNL duel. Podgurje won the league meeting earlier this season, but Loče have since steadied and come off another clean-sheet cup victory.
Elsewhere, Sweet Whales bring one of the hottest scorers left in the competition, with Goran Skof now on 34 goals after netting in the previous round. Kontra united continue to look like genuine dark horses after another narrow knockout success, while NK Markovci and fc david represent the most dangerous third-tier challengers still standing.
With former finalists, current league leaders, and lethal lower-tier attackers all still alive, this round feels far less predictable than the brackets might suggest.
Big names collide after a ruthless fifth-round cut
The cup field has narrowed sharply, and the next stage brings several ties with real weight. FC Goldstar, winners of the last two finals, arrive after a composed 3-0 win over EA SERREKES, while last season’s runners-up SC Betekom also advanced with authority. Yet the spotlight may fall just as strongly on the challengers from Level 2.
CA Boca Juniors already removed THE VILLABOYS after extra time and now face hammertime, a top-flight side with league momentum and Jonas Demaere among the cup’s leading scorers on 19 goals. kfc de preistampers also have a dangerous assignment against SV Swaffelternineffe, whose Ruben Santos leads the competition with 38 goals.
There is another Level 2 duel with plenty of edge as De Rode Leeuwen meet Liverpool Football Club, two sides sitting close in their respective promotion races. GoZiWeAs versus Stvv64 has similar balance, while mozoase and A.C. Milan 1899 both come in after convincing wins.
With several proven cup sides still alive, this round feels less like a checkpoint and more like the first real sorting of contenders.
Wunderfull Copenhagen and Silkeborg IF bring a clear 1. Division B storyline into the cup, with both sides flying high domestically and separated by only three points in the league table. Wunderfull have been ruthless so far, while Silkeborg arrive with two heavy cup wins behind them, including an 18-0 result last round.
The other headline tie gives Eintracht Brunsviger a serious test against unbeaten 1. Division A side FC Legoland. Eintracht reached last season’s semi-finals before falling to eventual winners FC Rido, so another deep run would fit their recent cup profile.
Elsewhere, several top-flight names remain in the draw, but these two contests should give the round its sharpest competitive edge.
The Coupe de France has reached the point where easy routes are disappearing. Last round still produced several huge scorelines, but the most telling results were the tighter ones: FC Palestine edged La Squadra Azzurra 2-1, paris ST Germain survived Mikanissa 1-0, and US Warlaing beat AS Air Force 2-0 in a strong Ligue 2 statement.
This round is packed with traps. St. Senoux Spiders and Olympique de Saubusse meet in an all-Ligue 1 tie after Saubusse won their league meeting 3-1 earlier this month. paris ST Germain also face familiar top-flight pressure against Rookies F.C, with both sides looking for a cup response after uneven league form.
The challengers from Ligue 2 are dangerous too. Standard FC, perfect in LIGUE 2b, meet US Warlaing, leaders of LIGUE 2a, in one of the round’s strongest lower-division clashes. Elsewhere, FOOTBALL CLUB POULIDOR, FC Palestine, panenka and Gunny FC all face opponents capable of turning a cup night into a season-defining shock.
Realjoggi arrive with momentum after edging Ghemon Team in extra time, one of the standout ties of the previous round. Their reward is another Serie A duel, this time against EAST SIDE SALERNO, a side that has already shown cup sharpness with heavy scoring in earlier rounds and recently picked up league wins over Navigli UTD and Real Cambo.
Barzot Team also face an interesting test. The league’s defending champions meet Venice United, who have been dominant in Serie B-2 and scored freely in the cup. Barzot’s 27-goal win last round was emphatic, but Venice’s promotion-level form suggests this could be more than a routine tie.
Elsewhere, Classica Lanusei and Barca nel Bosco bring two of the cup’s most dangerous scorers into direct opposition, with Giacinto DeRose on 13 goals and Aron Fauske leading the chart on 22. Chipperfield, powered by Adamo Cossato’s 22 goals, must avoid complacency against deportivo arsenico, while Montreal and Real Cambo carry Serie A status into awkward matchups against confident lower-tier opponents.
Yugoslavija delivered the headline result of the previous round by beating Grobari Berane 2-0, and their reward is another major test against S.V. Werder Bremen. With Gigi Samedov now on seven cup goals and Oguz Betikci on nine, they carry real threat into one of the round’s most balanced ties.
The standout all-Prva liga clash brings O.F.K. Ostrog against FC Mornar Bar. Ostrog arrive with Hakim Sabic on 16 cup goals after their heavy win last round, while Mornar’s attack has been just as dangerous, led by Adrian Stroenco on 15 and Wilson Donizeti on 14. Their league positions also add weight: Ostrog lead the top division, while Mornar are still chasing a first league win.
For The Alliance face a serious Druga B challenge from FK Irisi, whose Radoman Jokic has 10 cup goals. Elsewhere, Dota against AC Neophyte promises goals, while Returnees must be careful against Mornar after Mariusz Kazmierczak reached eight in the cup.
The Dutch cup moves into a sharper phase after a fifth round filled with emphatic wins, but the next step promises a more demanding test for several big names. SSSE, still unbeaten in the Eredivisie, travel to VV Oudekade after beating Mvv Maastricht 3–1, while their hosts arrive with confidence after a huge attacking display in the previous round.
PEC Zwolle had to work harder than most top-flight sides, edging BlueDevilS 2–1, and now face another dangerous lower-level opponent in FC De Vriesjes. That match carries extra intrigue: Uros Bradac has already reached 28 cup goals, while PEC still have Dirk Vennen and Ernst Felberg on 13 each.
There is also a strong Eredivisie flavour elsewhere. JF.Millaran meet Abel United in the only all-top-flight tie, while Lazio Berkel, SC Pink, DeDonnys and SV Houten all face ambitious challengers from below. Last season’s winners Dutch Lions get a serious test at Carlstad United, making this one of the round’s standout ties.
Bella FC and Torden meet again after last season’s final, where Bella edged Torden 1-0. Both arrive in strong cup form: Bella swept through 8-0, while Torden’s scoring depth has been clear, with Lennox Northrop already on 17 goals in the competition.
vimses fc also bring danger after another heavy win, led by Oivind Wisth’s 21-goal cup haul, but Droneklubben should offer a far tougher measure than their previous opponents.
Alfistas produced the headline result of the previous round, eliminating S. C. Pena d´Alva 1-0 and reminding the remaining Superliga sides that the cup is already past the routine stage. There were also narrow, meaningful wins for Sport Machados da Surriba, Sá FC, Grupo Desportivo de Sá, The Rough Devils, imbativeis and Junqueiro A.C., while Os Patetas survived a penalty shoot-out against Independente SC.
The scoring charts were shaken again. Diamantino Malato hit 11 goals in the last round to reach 33 for Sport Aveiro e Benfica, while Marco Luz added 6 for Tiky Wiky and Nkosinathi Mathebula scored 5 for Carcavelos. Among the Superliga sides, Trajko Zaric added 4 for Galacticos C.P., and Louis Lemaire moved to 29 for Sumolix Stars.
The next round offers several real tests. Galacticos C.P. meet a Carcavelos side with serious firepower, while Sumolix Stars must handle unbeaten 3ª liga leaders Junqueiro A.C.. Futebol Clube do Porto, Sá FC, FC Saense and Vale Pisão also face opponents capable of turning one good night into a cup upset.
Espongis move into the next test with the aura of defending champions, fresh from a controlled 4-0 win and still carrying the memory of last season’s final triumph. Real Puertomarín have already shown they can score in this cup, but this is a much sharper climb.
The standout league-level tie is Gran Canaria against CF Mieres Del Camín. Mieres were ruthless in the previous round, while Gran Canaria needed extra time, so this could be a useful measure of both teams’ depth.
Drunks Oilers face a familiar name in Spartak Los Navazos, whose cup scoring has been impressive, while Portela must handle an ambitious Monjuic side after edging Celtic last round.
Slovenia Dreamteam, Rutger Boll Klubb, SuperIbra and IFK Hägersten all reached this stage in emphatic fashion, setting up two of the round’s sharpest all-top-flight ties. Slovenia arrive with Vagner Bosco already on 22 cup goals, while Rutger’s Rasmus Gustavsson has 21, making their meeting a duel between two of the competition’s most productive attacks.
SuperIbra have also been free-scoring, led by Keled Oswald, Oskar Fredriksson and Izak Borgelin, but IFK’s August Olofsson and Lucas Andreassen give them real danger. Elsewhere, Gnuville BK face Uppsala Kickers after both came through Round 3 comfortably, with Yasin Arthurson and Aykut Gurcan carrying much of the attacking spotlight.
HyperVibes enter the next test with momentum after edging Terror City United in the league, but fc walhalla arrive with cup pedigree and firepower. Last season’s runners-up have already swept through recent rounds, with Mohammad Mamunur Islam and Marjan Vukanac prominent among the scorers. For HyperVibes, this is a sharp chance to prove their league rise can travel into knockout pressure.
Banu Zayan FC arrive with momentum after eliminating alger united 3-1, one of the clearest statements of the last round. Their next test comes against RCGO, a Super D2 A side that has already shown enough cup form to demand respect.
The biggest all-Premiere division tie sends RC Kouba against Mouloudia Club Oran. RC Kouba reached this stage with a 13-0 win, but league context makes this a far tighter-looking challenge: the leaders have already beaten Mouloudia 3-1 this season, while Oran’s 16-0 cup win showed they can still punish mistakes.
USM Alger meet MPAlger after a controlled 2-0 win over Raed Chabab Kouba, while MPAlger needed extra time against USMKouba. Itihad.Riadi.Ouled.Nail also face a dangerous Super D2 B opponent in FC Green Gunners, and Mcoran against EL KSEUR STARS FC could be one of the round’s most balanced lower-division duels.
With M.C.Algiers, USM.GAZA, Kahla & Hamra and WATlemcen & CCSig also still involved, the route to the trophy is starting to look crowded.
Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata enter with momentum after a 26-goal display, but Sindicalistas de la Birra have also scored freely and bring real danger from Primera B. The standout top-flight tie sends Deportivo Tachira against Internazionale San Isidro, with Tachira’s Waldemar Viera Silvano already on 24 cup goals.
AC Olympic, still unbeaten in the league, must also be alert against Los árbitros fc, whose scoring form has made them one of the more awkward lower-level opponents left in the competition.
Udi City F.C, leaders of the Campeonato Brasileiro and reigning cup holders from season 50, enter with clear authority after a 4-1 win last round. Their meeting with BOTACOCA is one of the headline ties, especially after BOTACOCA scored six in Round 6 and has Gerlof Wiekens rising to 24 cup goals.
Sport Club Flecha also carry top-flight weight, but Marotos da Gama arrive as II Divisão B1 leaders, making that clash feel far closer than the league levels suggest. Bangu against São Paulo F.C. offers another strong test, with São Paulo steady in the top division and Bangu already showing cup sharpness.
Among the lower-level stories, Project Mayhem made the loudest Round 6 statement with a 12-0 win, while Máxima F.C went even bigger with an 11-0 rout. Clube Atlético Gaucho also impressed, and Stefan Jarmuszka added four goals last round to reach 32 overall.
Geny F.C and Guará E.C look like clear favourites against IV Divisão D opposition, but this round has plenty of balanced ties too: Colorado da Serra versus Club de Regatas do Quiosque, Galo Doido FC versus Ceará Sporting Club, and Gonçalense FC versus Máxima F.C all promise tight battles between teams from the same tier.
The cup is narrowing fast, and with several league leaders still alive, this round should separate true contenders from teams simply enjoying the run.
Football club de Taher begin their cup defence with a tricky all-top-flight tie against FC Newmarket. The holders have lifted the last two finals and arrive in strong shape, fresh from a 3–0 league win over Bulletproof Monks.
Newmarket should not be treated lightly, though. They recently beat league leaders The Lads 2–1 and held Taher to a 0–0 draw earlier this season. That makes this one of the standout early cup tests.
Athletic Valhalla and CDP Curico Unido meet again after already producing one of the tighter league battles of the season, Valhalla’s 3–2 opening win. Since then, both have stayed close in the Campeonato Chileno chase, with Valhalla slightly ahead and Curico still dangerous despite a recent league setback.
Both sides arrive from heavy cup victories, but this tie should be judged less by scorelines against lower opposition and more by control under pressure. Benjamin Alconada has led Valhalla’s cup scoring with 16 goals, while Fernando Moreno Vivot and Tristan Diaz De Loria give Curico plenty of threat.
Octopus MX opened their cup run with a sharp 2–0 win over Panteras Negras UAM, a notable result between Primera División rivals. Martin Heras and Arnoldo Hinojosa both struck once, sending Octopus into the next stage with confidence. After reaching last season’s semifinal, they now look ready for another deep Copa Azteca push.
In the second round, Perro Loko FC and Real Geminis renew their rivalry with little separating them on recent evidence. Their league meeting earlier this season ended 1–1, while Perro Loko arrive with improved form after climbing into the top half. Real Geminis have struggled for consistency, losing their last three league outings by a single goal each. With both sides seeing this as a realistic path forward, expect a far tighter contest than many of the round’s more one-sided ties.
Real Madrid CF arrive with momentum after eliminating Atlético SCOT on penalties, a notable response after their uneven league form. Their route now looks more open, but the wider cup picture still has several dangerous contenders.
The standout tie brings Fc vieja gloria against Universitario de Deportes, both coming off emphatic wins. Fc vieja gloria scored 16 last round, while Universitario hit 12, led by Benito Godoy, who has surged to 31 cup goals.
UC Real Lima also face a serious test away to Deportivo Canto, whose Cosmin Cotovar has already reached eight goals. With Amancio Martel on 24, the holders of elite league pedigree will expect control, but this is no routine assignment.
FC Seher Bosna and New Jersey Stars headline the round after both advanced cleanly, but their league history adds extra weight: Bosna beat New Jersey 3-1 recently, while the Stars have already shown they can punish top sides this season.
Telluride Smugglers survived extra time against FC Ironbound and now watch another lower-tier challenger step onto the stage. SC Real Madrid arrive with the cup’s hottest scorer, Diego Albuquerque, who jumped from 13 to 31 goals after the previous round. mexico city also face a familiar name in Boca Raton FC, with momentum on their side after a solid 4-1 win last round.
Uruguay’s National Cup moves quickly into serious territory, with two all-top-flight ties giving this round a sharper edge than usual. C.A. Torque and Schnabel von Rom already shared a tense league race this season, while Schnabel arrive with confidence after knocking off Mauá Futsal in league play and opening the cup with a 10–0 win.
Gunners Team 1886, last season’s beaten semifinalists and season 50 cup winners, face Semen Bremen after a recent 2–2 league draw between the sides. Gunners also beat Schnabel 3–1 in the league last round, suggesting their cup rhythm is building.
With last season’s finalists entering later tests, the contenders already have little room for error.
Tequeños de chocolate arrive with momentum after a sharp 4-0 cup win over Atlético De Maracaibo, while El Tigre Gunners also advanced convincingly, beating gardaslar 8-1.
The league context tilts toward Tequeños: they defeated El Tigre 3-0 earlier this season and sit well above them in the table. Still, El Tigre carry danger through Boris Hermoso, who moved from 16 to 17 cup goals last round.
A focused Tequeños side will expect progress, but this tie has enough firepower to bite back.
