PSG and Flamengo faceoff in FIFA Intercontinental Cup final for World club crown

The game sees a high‑stakes clash between the European and South American champions on Wednesday at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.

PSG arrived in Qatar determined to land another major trophy after a remarkable year under head coach Luis Enrique, who led them to a record 5‑0 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final in May.

The French side have trained hard in the desert heat, with Enrique telling reporters that the Intercontinental Cup is "a very important objective" for his squad as they prepare for a "very close match" against Flamengo.

To keep key contributors fresh, PSG rested several starters in their last Ligue 1 outing before the trip, and names like Joao Neves, Nuno Mendes, Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia all travelled to Qatar. Ballon d'Or 2025 winner Ousmane Dembele has also been included after recovering from illness.

The only significant absentee is Achraf Hakimi, who misses out with an ankle injury.

Flamengo earned their place in the final with back‑to‑back victories in the tournament's knockout rounds in Doha. Rio de Janeiro giants first edged Cruz Azul 2-1 in the FIFA Derby of the Americas before dismissing Egypt's Pyramids FC 2-0 to reach the decider.

Head coach Filipe Luis has backed his players to maintain their momentum, saying before the final that "all opponents are different" and Flamengo will approach the match with "humility" and a belief they can "make history".

Midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta has been central to their run, contributing key goals and set‑piece assists in earlier rounds.

Both clubs arrive in Qatar with strong squads and clear ambitions to lift the Intercontinental Cup and crown their seasons on the world stage. Fans around the globe will be watching as PSG and Flamengo battle for club football supremacy in a truly global final.