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FA Cup Final 2026

The 2026 FA Cup final was the concluding match of the 2025–26 FA Cup and the 145th final of England’s main knockout football competition.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The 2026 FA Cup final was the concluding match of the 2025–26 FA Cup and the 145th final of England’s main knockout football competition. It was played at Wembley Stadium in London on 16 May 2026, with Manchester City defeating Chelsea 1–0 to win the trophy.

Background

The FA Cup final is the concluding match of England’s long-running national knockout competition. The 2026 final decided the winner of the 2025–26 tournament and brought together Chelsea and Manchester City.

Match

The match was played at Wembley Stadium on 16 May 2026. Manchester City won 1–0, with Antoine Semenyo scoring the decisive goal.

Aftermath

The result gave Manchester City their eighth FA Cup title and completed the domestic cup double for the club in 2025–26. It also marked another final appearance in City’s run of consecutive FA Cup finals.

Key facts

  • It was the 145th FA Cup final, the championship match of the Football Association Challenge Cup.
  • The final was contested by Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London.
  • Manchester City won 1–0 with the match’s only goal scored by Antoine Semenyo.
  • The victory gave Manchester City their eighth FA Cup title.
  • Manchester City also completed the domestic cup double after winning the 2026 EFL Cup final.

Frequently asked questions

Who won the FA Cup Final 2026?
Manchester City won the final 1–0 against Chelsea.
Where was the FA Cup Final 2026 played?
It was played at Wembley Stadium in London, England.
When was the FA Cup Final 2026?
The final was played on 16 May 2026.
Who scored the winning goal?
Antoine Semenyo scored the only goal of the match.
What number FA Cup final was it?
It was the 145th FA Cup final.
Did Manchester City win a double in 2026?
Yes. They won both the FA Cup and the EFL Cup in the 2025–26 season.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_FA_Cup_final
    Supports: Date, venue, teams, score, goal scorer, final number, and Manchester City’s title count.
  2. Topend Sports — https://www.topendsports.com/events/soccer/fa-cup/2026.htm
    Supports: Match date, venue, winner, score, title count, and domestic cup double.
  3. Radio Times — https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/football/fa-cup-2026-final-date-time/
    Supports: Date, venue, and broadcast-related details.
  4. The Football Association — https://www.thefa.com/news/2026/may/15/fa-cup-final-running-order
    Supports: Official confirmation of the final fixture, date, venue, and participants.