FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026 — Qatar to host final three games; PSG to defend crown on December 16

Paris Saint-Germain won the previous edition of the Intercontinental Cup, beating Flamengo 2-1 on penalties. | Photo Credit: AP

The final three matches of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup will take place in Qatar for the third consecutive year, with European champion Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) playing in the final in Doha on December 16.

The competition, started originally as a successor to the old Club World Cup, brings together some of the biggest clubs from around the world. Real Madrid won the maiden edition of the tournament in 2024. It was the last trophy for Carlo Ancelotti with Los Blancos before he moved on to become the head coach of Brazil.

Last year, PSG beat Brazilian giant Flamengo to win the trophy, and will look to defend the crown at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan. The French side had won the title 2-1 on penalties, after the contest ended 1-1 in regulation time.

“Once again, the world will unite in Qatar for a spectacular celebration of football, as we welcome continental champions for the third consecutive year. We are proud to build on the success of the previous two editions, as we get ready to deliver yet another successful FIFA Intercontinental Cup,” H.E. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, LOC Chairman and Minister of Sports and Youth of Qatar, said.

FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026 schedule:

FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Play-off 2026 — August 26, King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Jeddah — Al Ahli FC beat Auckland FC 1-0

FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup 2026 — September 19, Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria — Mamelodi Sundowns FC beat Al Ahli FC 2-1

FIFA Derby of the Americas 2026 — December 9, Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha — Copa Libertadores 2026 winner vs Toluca FC

FIFA Challenger Cup 2026 — December 12, Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha — M3 winner v Mamelodi Sundowns FC

FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026 Final — December 16, Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Doha — UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain vs M4 winner