Seven of the top eight spots in the FA Cup are set! Chengdu Rongcheng and last year's runner-up have been eliminated, and the quarterfinal matchups include: Taishan vs. Haigang

On July 21, Beijing time, the 2026 FA Cup saw seven matches completed. Ultimately,Beijing Guoan, Shanghai Haigang, Shanghai Shenhua, Chongqing Tonglianglong, Shandong Taishan, Dalian Yingbo, and Yunnan Yukundefeated their respective opponents and advanced to the quarterfinals.

In the earliest concluded match, an all-Chinese Guoan side beat second-tier team Dalian Kewei 2-1 on the road.

Among the remaining six matches involving Chinese Super League teams, four went to penalty shootouts. Ultimately, Haigang, Taishan, Yukun, and Yingbo narrowly advanced after eliminating Xinpengcheng, Sanzhen, Rongcheng, and Henan, respectively. Title contenders Chengdu Rongcheng and last year's runner-up Henan both suffered upsets and missed out on the quarterfinals.

The final Round of 16 match will kick off at 20:00 on July 22. Second-tier team Shaanxi Longyuan Jingji will host first-tier team Shaanxi United at home.

Attachment: FA Cup Quarterfinal Matchups

【Upper Bracket】

Lanzhou Longyuan Jingji or Shaanxi United vs. Beijing Guoan

Shandong Taishan vs. Shanghai Haigang

【Lower Bracket】

Yunnan Yukun vs. Chongqing Tonglianglong

Dalian Yingbo vs. Shanghai Shenhua