Flamengo are the FIFA Challenger Cup champions after a commanding 2-0 victory over Egypt’s Pyramids FC in the playoff match held at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar.
Goals from defender Léo Pereira in the 24th minute and Danilo in the second half, both assisted by the influential Giorgian de Arrascaeta from set pieces, sealed the win for the Brazilian giants and Copa Libertadores holders.
This triumph advances Flamengo to the grand final of the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup, where they will face European champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), who received a direct bye to the decider as UEFA Champions League winners.
The highly anticipated showdown is scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the same Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar, with kickoff at around 8:00 PM local time (17:00 GMT).
Flamengo, under coach Filipe Luís, have shown strong form throughout the tournament, previously edging Mexico’s Cruz Azul 2-1. They now stand one win away from claiming the prestigious intercontinental title against a formidable PSG side fresh off their first-ever Champions League triumph.