FIFA confirmed on Thursday that Qatar will host the final three matches of the 2026 FIFA Intercontinental Cup in December. It will be the third straight time that Qatar has staged the finals.
Schedule and venues
In a statement on its official website, FIFA said Mexico's Deportivo Toluca, described as the North American champions, will face the Copa Libertadores champions in the Derby of the Americas Cup on Wednesday 9 December at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.
FIFA said the winner of that match will meet South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns, described as the African champions, at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Saturday 12 December for the Challenger Cup title.
Final opponent waiting
FIFA said Paris Saint-Germain, described as the European champions, await in the final on Wednesday 16 December at the Ahmad bin Ali World Cup Stadium.
Qatar's run as host
Qatar has staged these finals for the past two years, and Real Madrid lifted the trophy in 2024.
Most recent winner
Paris Saint-Germain were champions in 2025.