Qatar to host FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026 final matches in December
Qatar to host FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026 final matches in December

Doha: Qatar will host the final three matches of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2026 on December 9, 12 and 16, with the tournament final scheduled to take place at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.

The matches will decide the winners of the FIFA Derby of the Americas, FIFA Challenger Cup and FIFA Intercontinental Cup. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the 2025-2026 UEFA Champions League winners, will face the winners of the Challenger Cup in the final on December 16.

The Derby of the Americas will take place on December 9 at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, where the 2026 Copa Libertadores champions will meet Mexico's Toluca, winners of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. The winner will advance to face South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns, the CAF Champions League winners, in the Challenger Cup on December 12 at the same venue.

HE Minister of Sports and Youth and Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani said Qatar was proud to welcome continental champions for the third consecutive year. He highlighted the country's commitment to building on the success of previous editions and delivering another successful tournament.

He added that the event would showcase Qatar's organisational expertise and world-class sporting infrastructure, further strengthening its position as a leading international sports destination.

Qatar has previously hosted the tournament in 2019, 2020, 2024 and 2025. PSG won the previous edition in 2025.

The three stadiums hosting the matches are connected to public transport networks and offer accessible facilities for fans with disabilities. The tournament is part of Qatar's busy sporting calendar, which also includes the FIFA U-17 World Cup, scheduled from November 19 to December 13.

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