French federation plans to turn Championnat National into Ligue 3 for 2026/27 season
January 20 – French football’s third tier is set for a dramatic makeover, with the Fédération Française de Football (FFF) announcing plans to transform the Championnat National into a professional Ligue 3 by the 2026-2027 season.
The decision, confirmed at Thursday’s executive committee meeting in Paris, marks a significant shift for the lower tiers of French football. FFF president Philippe Diallo described the move as a “very important innovation” long sought by the clubs currently competing in National 1.
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