PSG Caught Up in the Excitement of the Intercontinental Cup Fever!

Paris Saint-Germain is concluding an incredible 2025, marking the most successful year in its history. PSG has clinched everything in its path: a new Ligue 1 title, a regained Coupe de France, a dominant Trophée des champions, and above all, the Champions League and the UEFA Super Cup—highlights of their season and keys to direct qualification for the final of the Intercontinental Cup. The only blemish on this near-perfect journey was the loss in the Club World Cup final against Chelsea last summer in a thrilling match. Individually, PSG excelled in global football with Ousmane Dembélé winning the Ballon d’Or, a Kopa trophy for Gianluigi Donnarumma, a Golden Boy award for Désiré Doué, an African Ballon d’Or for Achraf Hakimi, and an Asian Ballon d’Or for Kang-in Lee. Other accolades included best club, president, executive, and coach of the year at the Golden Boy ceremony, as well as the Cruyff trophy for Luis Enrique. This array of awards showcases the overall excellence of the Parisian project.

This incredible year for PSG will culminate on December 17 in Doha, during yet another grand final. The new version of the Intercontinental Cup, launched by FIFA following the revamp of the Club World Cup, is entering its second edition. This format brings together continental champions from six confederations in a streamlined and dynamic tournament featuring regional playoffs and final stages on neutral ground. Real Madrid kicked off the palmarès in 2024 by defeating Mexico’s Pachuca in an intense final. This year, PSG enjoys the status of the European champion, meaning, like Real last year, they are automatically propelled into the final without going through previous rounds. They are simply waiting to find out their opponent in hopes of becoming the second European club crowned in this revamped competition.

PSG Watches Closely

The preliminaries have already provided interesting insights, especially the impressive performance of Egypt’s Pyramids FC, the African champion, which has successfully cleared two major hurdles since September. The Egyptians decisively defeated Auckland City, the Oceanian champion, with a 3-0 victory and then achieved a significant feat by overcoming Al-Ahli, the Asian champion featuring Edouard Mendy and Riyad Mahrez, with a score of 3-1. These wins have secured Pyramids a spot in the Challenger Cup, where they will face the winner of the “Americas Derby,” an explosive match between Cruz Azul, the CONCACAF champion, and Flamengo, fresh from their Copa Libertadores victory after beating Palmeiras 1-0. This North-South clash will occur on December 10, and the victor will challenge Pyramids on December 13 for a place in the final against PSG.

Thus, the Parisian club will keenly observe the outcome of this double confrontation, as three potential opponents emerge: Pyramids FC, the tournament’s revelation known for its strength, discipline, and remarkable momentum with Fiston Mayele; Cruz Azul, a Mexican team accustomed to international challenges and known for its intensity; and Flamengo, a South American giant buoyed by their Copa Libertadores success and widely regarded as the favorite after exceptional work by Filipe Luis as manager. Following the Cruz Azul-Flamengo clash on December 10 and the semifinal against Pyramids on December 13, the identity of the finalist will be known. Only one final encounter remains, on December 17 in Doha, where PSG aims to secure yet another title, capping off an already historic season.