"European heavyweights PSG and South American giants Flamengo clash in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final, with each side eyeing another major trophy to cap off a stellar year. Flamengo arrive fresh from a historic double, lifting the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian Serie A title, a feat achieved only four times before, while PSG added four crowns, including the UEFA Champions League trophy, to their collection this year."
"The revamped Intercontinental Cup brings together the winners of each confederation's top club competition in a shorter format designed to complement FIFA's expanded 32-team Club World Cup. Here's everything you need to know about the final: It is the second edition of the Intercontinental Cup, an annual knockout tournament organised by FIFA. The tournament comprises the six continental champions from each of the six FIFA confederations: PSG (UEFA), Al Ahli FC (AFC), Cruz Azul (CONCACAF), Flamengo (CONMEBOL), Pyramids FC (CAF) and Auckland City FC (OFC)."
"The tournament began in September, with teams facing each other in a single-elimination bracket. Here's how the matches ended: First round, September 14: Pyramids 3-0 Auckland City (African-Asian-Pacific Cup playoff) Second round, September 23: Al Ahli 1-3 Pyramids (African-Asian-Pacific Cup) Second round, December 10: Cruz Azul 1-2 Flamengo (Derby of the Americas) Playoff, December 13: Flamengo 2-0 Pyramids (Challenger Cup) The first two matches of the tournament were held in Cairo, Egypt, and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The next two were held in Al-Rayyan, Qatar."
Paris Saint-Germain and Flamengo will contest the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 20:00 local time (17:00 GMT). Flamengo completed a historic double by winning the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian Serie A, while PSG captured four trophies including the UEFA Champions League. The revamped Intercontinental Cup features six continental champions in a single-elimination format and complements FIFA's expanded 32-team Club World Cup. Participating clubs include PSG, Al Ahli FC, Cruz Azul, Flamengo, Pyramids FC and Auckland City FC. Matches were hosted across Cairo, Jeddah and Al-Rayyan. Al Jazeera Sport will provide build-up from 14:00 GMT with live text commentary.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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