French clubs Olympique Lyonnais and Lille OSC have been eliminated from the UEFA Europa League knockout stages. Lyon lost their round of 16 tie against FC Porto, while Lille were defeated by SL Benfica. Both exits were confirmed following the second-leg matches played in March 2026.
In contrast, RC Strasbourg Alsace has successfully advanced to the next round of the UEFA Europa Conference League. The club progressed past their knockout round opponent, securing their place in the quarter-finals of the competition.
The results mark a mixed European campaign for French football this season. The focus for Lyon and Lille now shifts entirely to domestic competitions, while Strasbourg continues to represent France on the continental stage in the third-tier European tournament.
