FIFA Intercontinental Cup - Mamelodi Sundowns Headed to Qatar with PSG Showpiece Targeted
Mamelodi Sundowns have secured their spot in the final stages of the 2026 FIFA Intercontinental Cup, following a 2-1 triumph over Al-Ahli. FIFA has confirmed that the last three matches—including the Challenger Cup and the final—will take place in Qatar in December. Sundowns must first win the Challenger Cup on 12 December for a chance to face PSG, the UEFA Champions League victors, in the global final on 16 December.
- Mamelodi Sundowns will play in Qatar for the final stages of the 2026 FIFA Intercontinental Cup in December.
- They face the Challenger Cup winners on 12 December, hoping to reach the final.
- PSG awaits the winner in the final on 16 December, aiming for global glory.
Sundowns will travel to Qatar in December, hoping to set up a showpiece final against PSG (Getty Images).
Mamelodi Sundowns are heading to Qatar in December after FIFA confirmed the dates and venues for the final three matches of the 2026 Intercontinental Cup.
The Brazilians booked their place in the FIFA Challenger Cup after beating Al-Ahli 2-1 at Loftus Versfeld on 19 September, with Nuno Santos scoring both goals.
FIFA Confirms Qatar as Venue
FIFA has confirmed that Qatar will host the tournament’s final three matches on 9, 12 and 16 December. The FIFA Derby of the Americas and FIFA Challenger Cup will both take place at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha.
The final will be staged at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, where PSG will await their opponents.
Sundowns Await Their Next Opponents
The FIFA Derby of the Americas takes place on Wednesday, 9 December, when Toluca face the winners of the Copa Libertadores. The victors will then meet Sundowns in the FIFA Challenger Cup on Saturday, 12 December, with a place in the final at stake.
Masandawana secured their progression with a 2-1 victory over Al-Ahli, as midfielder Nuno Santos struck in the 17th minute before netting the decisive goal nine minutes from time.
PSG Stand Between Sundowns And Global Glory
The FIFA Intercontinental Cup final is scheduled for Wednesday, 16 December, at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. PSG, the defending champions and 2025-26 UEFA Champions League winners, have a direct place in the showpiece match.
Sundowns must first overcome their Challenger Cup opponents, but victory would set up a major clash with the French giants for the global crown.
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