Doha, October 22 (QNA) - The State of Qatar will host the final three matches of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2026 on December 9,12 and 16, with the final set to take place at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.

The matches will determine the winners of the FIFA Derby of the Americas, FIFA Challenger Cup and FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

The final will feature Paris Saint-Germain, the 2025-2026 UEFA Champions League winners, against the winner of the Challenger Cup.

The Derby of the Americas will see the 2026 Copa Libertadores champions face Mexico's Toluca, winners of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on December 9. The winner will then face South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns, CAF Champions League winners, in the Challenger Cup on December 12 at the same venue.

HE Minister of Sports and Youth and Chairman of the Local Organizing Commitee Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani, said: "Once again, the world will unite in Qatar for a spectacular celebration of football, as we welcome continental champions for the third consecutive year. We are proud to build on the success of the previous two editions, as we get ready to deliver yet another successful FIFA Intercontinental Cup".

His Excellency added: "This tournament will once again reflect Qatar's organizational excellence and expertise as well as the legacy of our world-class sporting infrastructure that have established the nation as a leading sports destination."

The tournament will conclude on December 16, with PSG facing the Challenger Cup winners at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.

Qatar has hosted the tournament in 2019, 2020, 2024 and 2025. PSG won the previous edition in 2025.

The three stadiums are connected to public transport networks and provide accessible facilities for fans with disabilities. Qatar's hosting of the tournament forms part of a busy sporting season that also includes the FIFA U-17 World Cup, scheduled for November 19 to December 13. (QNA)