2026 Intercontinental Cup: dates and venues confirmed

The 2026 Intercontinental Cup will be held in Qatar in December, with the final on 16 December featuring PSG against the Challenger Cup winner.

FIFA has confirmed the schedule for the 2026 Intercontinental Cup, taking place in Qatar across three knockout matches in December. The tournament format sees the six continental champions compete in direct elimination rounds, with the UEFA Champions League winner (PSG) already qualified for the final. The semi-finals begin on 9 December with the Americas Derby, followed by the Challenger Cup on 12 December, culminating in the final on 16 December at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan.