Flamengo and Pyramids, from Egypt, face each other this Saturday (13) in the semifinals of the Intercontinental Cup. In addition to winning a place in the decision, the duel also guarantees the winner another trophy on their resume.
The Challenger Cup is the last phase before the final and was created by FIFA in 2023, as part of a remodeling carried out in international club competitions.
It is in its second edition and brings together the champions of the Derby of the Americas and the Africa-Asia-Pacific Cup.
In 2024, , who beat Egyptian Al-Ahly in a penalty shootout after 0-0 in regulation time.
Who will win the Challenger Cup this year?
Even though it is a symbolic title, Flamengo could become the first Brazilian to be champion of the single-game tournament. and win the Derby of the Americas.
Pyramids, current champion of the African Champions League, overcame Al-Ahli, from Saudi Arabia, to reach this stage.
Whoever wins in the duel between the Reds and the Egyptians will face Paris Saint-Germain in the big decision of the Intercontinental.
