Who: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) vs Flamengo
Content: FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 Final
Date and time: Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 8:00 PM (17:00 GMT)
Location: Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Doha, Qatar
How to follow: Get everything ready on Al Jazeera Sports from 14:00 GMT before the live text commentary stream.
European powerhouse PSG and South American powerhouse Flamengo will clash in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final, with both teams aiming for another big trophy to cap off a stellar year.
Flamengo have just completed a historic double by winning the Copa Libertadores and Brazilian Serie A titles, a feat they have only achieved four times before, while PSG have added four trophies to their collection this year, including the UEFA Champions League trophy.
The revamped Intercontinental Cup brings together the winners of each federation’s top club competition in a shorter format designed to complement FIFA’s expanded 32-team Club World Cup.
Here’s what you need to know about the finals.
What is FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025?
This is the second edition of the Intercontinental Cup, an annual knockout tournament organized by FIFA.
The tournament will consist of six continental champions from each of the six FIFA confederations: PSG (UEFA), Al Ahly FC (AFC), Cruz Azul (CONCACAF), Flamengo (CONMEBOL), Pyramid FC (CAF) and Auckland City FC (OFC).
The tournament began in September, with teams competing in a single-elimination format.
The match ended as follows:
Round 1, 14 September: Pyramids 3-0 Auckland City (Africa-Asia-Pacific Cup Playoffs) Round 2, 23 September: Al Ahly 1-3 Pyramids (Africa-Asia-Pacific Cup) Round 2, 10 December: Cruz Azul 1-2 Flamengo (American Derby) Play-offs, 13 December: 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 editions were held in Al Rayyan, Qatar.
How is the Intercontinental Cup different from the FIFA Club World Cup?
From 1960 to 2004, the Intercontinental Cup was held annually, pitting European and South American champions against each other.
In 2005, it was renamed the FIFA Club World Cup to allow other continental champions to participate. However, this year the quadrennial tournament was expanded to 32 teams and the competition resumed, with Chelsea crowned the first winners of the new format.
Similarly, the Intercontinental Cup restarted in a new format in 2024 when Real Madrid defeated Mexican Club Pachuca.
Although the Intercontinental Cup carries the prestigious tag of annual ‘world champion’, it still ranks below the expansion Club World Cup in terms of prestige and importance.
Where will the finals be held?
Al Rayyan’s Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, named after the former emir of Qatar, will be the venue for the Intercontinental Cup final. The 45,032-capacity venue hosted seven matches during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
How did PSG and Flamengo reach the final?
According to the format confirmed in September 2024, PSG received an automatic bye to the final after winning the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League title. The Parisians defeated Inter Milan 5-0 and were crowned European champions.
However, Flamengo’s path to the final was not an easy one. The Rio de Janeiro team first won the Copa Libertadores title, then defeated Cruz Azul 2-1 in the American Derby, and then defeated Pyramid 2-0 in the Challenger Cup to set up a showdown with PSG.
form guide
All competitions, latest results are:
PSG:WDWLW
Flamengo: WWDWW
Matchup: PSG vs. Flamengo
This will be the first official match between PSG and Flamengo.
PSG team news
PSG coach Luis Enrique rested many of his usual starters, including Bradley Barcola, João Neves and Juvica Kvaratschelia. In the last Ligue 1 match before the trip to Qatar.
All three players will compete on Wednesday. However, the Parisians will be without Achraf Hakimi (ankle injury) and Marquinhos (hip injury), while star striker Ousmane Dembele is doubtful to feature due to illness.
Possible lineup for PSG
Lucas Chevalier (goalkeeper); Warren Zaire-Emery, Ilya Zabarny, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes. João Neves, Vicinha, Fabian Ruiz. Bradley Barkola, Seni Mayur, Hvitya Kvaratskhelia
Flamengo team news
Head coach Filipe Luis did not include Allan’s name in the squad that flew to Qatar. Apart from that, he has a fully fit squad for Wednesday’s final.
Flamengo’s expected lineup
Agustin Rossi (goalkeeper); Guillermo Barrera, Danilo, Leo Pereira, Alex Sandro. Eric Pulgar, Jorginho. Jorge Carrascal, Jorgian de Arrascaeta, Everton. Gonzalo Plata
Do you still have tickets for the finals?
Tickets for the match went on sale on November 21st on FIFA’s official platform in three categories, priced from approximately $14 to $69. Some are still recruiting.
where to watch the finals
FIFA+ and DAZN will live stream the final for free.
