O Flemish fought, competed, managed a 1-1 draw in normal time after coming up behind on the scoreboard, but ended up defeated by Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 on penalties final of the Interconinental Cup. The French club had an inspired performance from Russian goalkeeper Matvei Safonov, who took four shots. With this, the current European champion takes the title of the ‘new’ annual FIFA World Cup.
Second half summary
If PSG had plenty of intensity in the first half, the second half was very different. With the substitutions, the French team dropped in level and Flamengo managed to escape more frequently. In one of these arrivals, at 58, Arrascaeta received the ball in the area and was brought down by Marquinhos. The play was called by VAR and the penalty was awarded.
FLAMENGO GOAL!
The referee awards a penalty from Marquinhos on Arrascaeta, and Jorginho converts! EVERYTHING IS THE SAME IN DOHA! #psg #Flemish #copaintercontinental #soccer #ge pic.twitter.com/6mWwU1U78e
— ge (@geglobo) December 17, 2025
After the goal, PSG started to scare frequently, populating Flamengo’s area, but the game became more open and Flamengo was dangerous on counterattacks. Pedro and Bruno Henrique had chances, but were unable to finish well. In the last play, however, Marquinhos had the winning ball. Dembelé cut the marking, shot across the field towards the area and the Brazilian defender, facing the goal, was unable to finish.
First half summary
The first stage can be explained by the physical difference between the teams. Flamengo was unable to escape the incessant pressure from PSG, which also recovered extremely quickly and nullified any counterattack from Rubro-Negro.
In defense, Flamengo made more mistakes than allowed for this level of play. After just eight minutes, after a mistaken retreat by Arrascaeta, Rossi tried to save a ball that would have gone over the baseline. The Argentine left the goal open and saw Fabián Ruiz score, but was saved by the VAR, who signaled the ball was out and a corner was awarded.
BREATHE, RUBRO-BLACK FANS! PSG GOAL CANCELLED!
Referee awards a corner and avoids a mess from Flamengo’s defense. After checking by VAR, the understanding is that the ball went out for a corner. Thus, Fabián Ruiz’s goal is disallowed.#psg #Flemish #copaintercontinental #soccer pic.twitter.com/buAT1i3PSF
— ge (@geglobo) December 17, 2025
Goals: PSG 1 x 0 Flamengo – Kvaratskhelia
After that, the Brazilian team even scored well, until a low cross that came from the right, Rossi tried to cut, but deflected the ball to the feet of Kvaratskhelia, who only scored the goal.
DO PSG GOAL!
Doué receives it on the right, makes a low cross and the ball doesn’t reach Kvaratskhelia. But Rossi touches the ball and, unintentionally, passes it to the PSG striker. Kvaratskhelia opens the scoring in the decision!#Flemish #psg #copaintercontinental pic.twitter.com/QgI1SxlTZO
— ge (@geglobo) December 17, 2025
PSG 1 (2) x (1) 1 Flamengo: technical sheet
- 2025 Intercontinental Cup Final
- Data: December 17, 2025, at 2pm (Brasília time)
- Local: Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium (Al Rayyan, Qatar)
- Arbitrator: Ismail Elfath (USA)
- Assistants: Corey Parker (USA) and Kyle Atkins (USA)
- OUR: Allen Chapman (USA)
GOALS: Kvaratskhelia (38’/1st Q, PSG) and Jorginho (62’/2nd Q, Flamengo)
Yellow cards: Fabián Ruiz, Pacho (PSG); Alex Sandro, Pulgar, Plata, Jorginho and Saúl (FLA)
Lineups
PSG: Safonov; Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho and Nuno Mendes; João Neves, Vitinha and Fabián Ruíz (Ndjantou 106′); Lee Kang-In (Mayulu, 34′, Barcola 64′), Kvaratskhelia (Mbaye 91′) and Doué (Dembelé 78′). Technical: Luis Enrique.
FLEMISH: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar (De La Cruz 75′), Jorginho (Saúl, 75′) and Arrascaeta (Cebolinha 74′); Carrascal (Pedro, 56′), Plata (Samuel Lino 108′) and Bruno Henrique (Luiz Araújo, 92′).
Penalties: PSG 2 x 1 Flamengo
- Flemish: De La Cruz (goal), Saúl (defended), Pedro (defended), Léo Pereira (defended), Luiz Araujo (defended)
- PSG: Vitinha (goal), Dembelé (out), Nuno Mendes (goal), Barcola (defended)
