Qatar to Host FIFA Intercontinental Cup Final Matches in December

Qatar has been chosen to host the final three matches of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025, set to occur in December. The announcement came from the Local Organising Committee (LOC) in collaboration with FIFA, highlighting Qatar’s growing reputation as a key destination for international football events. This tournament will determine the best club in global football for 2025, with matches scheduled for December 10, 13, and 17, 2025.

The competition will feature prestigious titles including the FIFA Derby of the Americas, the FIFA Challenger Cup, and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup itself. The matches will unfold at key venues in Doha, which has previously hosted the event in 2019, 2020, and 2024, when Real Madrid claimed the championship in front of a packed audience at the Lusail Stadium, known for hosting the final of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Match Schedule and Format

The following matches will be contested in Qatar:

• Match 3: December 10, 2025 – FIFA Derby of the Americas
  
  Concacaf Champions Cup 2025 winners, Cruz Azul (Mexico), vs. Winners of the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores 2025
• Match 4: December 13, 2025 – FIFA Challenger Cup
  
  CAF Champions League 2025 champions, Pyramids FC (Egypt), vs. Winners of Match 3
• Match 5: December 17, 2025 – FIFA Intercontinental Cup
  
  UEFA Champions League 2025 champions, Paris Saint-Germain (France), vs. Winners of Match 4

The FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 is part of an exciting two-month period for football in Qatar, which will also host the FIFA U-17 World Cup from November 3 to 27, 2025, and the FIFA Arab Cup from December 1 to 18, 2025. This timing demonstrates Qatar’s capacity to manage multiple high-profile sporting events simultaneously.

Accessibility and Transportation

All tournament venues will be connected to public transportation, ensuring ease of access for fans. Additionally, facilities will provide a barrier-free experience for disabled supporters, reinforcing Qatar’s commitment to inclusivity in sporting events.

As Qatar prepares for these significant matches, the anticipation builds for what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the football calendar. With the world’s best clubs competing, fans can expect an exceptional display of skill and sportsmanship in December.