The matches will be held on December 9, 12 and 16 in Qatar, and Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium will host the final match
Doha, State of Qatar – The State of Qatar is preparing to host the final three matches of the FIFA Confederations Cup™ for the third year in a row, with the participation of an elite group of the most prominent international football clubs competing for the tournament titles. The annual edition of the tournament will witness the crowning of the best club in the world for the year 2026, as teams compete for three titles, namely the FIFA Americas Derby Cup™, the FIFA Challenge Cup™, and the FIFA Confederations Cup™, during the matches scheduled for December 9, 12 and 16.
The State of Qatar has previously successfully hosted the prestigious World Club Championship on four occasions, with its previous system in 2019 and 2020, and with its new system in 2024 and 2025, where it received the continental champions, including Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, the Egyptian Al-Ahly Club, and the Brazilian Flamengo Club. In the 2025 edition, Paris Saint-Germain was crowned champion in front of 42,150 fans at Ahmed Ben Ali Stadium. The prestigious European club returns to Qatar to participate directly in the final of the FIFA Confederations Cup™, after successfully defending the Champions League title for the 2025-2026 season.
His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, Minister of Sports and Youth and Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee, said: “The world gathers again on the soil of Qatar in an exceptional football celebration, as we welcome the continental champions for the third year in a row. We are proud to build on the successes achieved by the previous two editions, as we prepare to present a successful new edition of the FIFA Confederations Cup. This tournament will once again embody Qatar’s distinguished organizational capabilities and its extensive experience in hosting major sporting events, in addition to the sustainable legacy of its world-class sporting infrastructure, which has contributed to consolidating the country’s position as a leading sporting destination in the world.”
The 2026 FIFA Confederations Cup™ matches include:
First match: 2026 FIFA™ Afro-Asia Pacific Play-Off
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Al-Ahly Saudi Club, champion of the AFC Elite Champions League, defeated Auckland FC, champion of the OFC Champions League, with a score of 1-0.
Match 2: 2026 FIFA Africa-Asia-Pacific™ Cup
Saturday, September 19, 2026 – Pretoria, South Africa
Mamelodi Sundowns FC, the CAF Champions League champion, defeated Saudi club Al-Ahly FC, 2-1.
Match 3: 2026 FIFA Americas Derby Cup™
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 – Doha, Qatar
2026 Copa Libertadores champion against Mexican Toluca, CONCACAF Champions Cup champion.
Location: Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.
Match 4: 2026 FIFA Challenge Cup™
Saturday, December 12, 2026 – Doha, Qatar
The winner of the third match against South African club Mamelodi Sundowns FC.
Location: Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.
Match 5: 2026 FIFA Confederations Cup™
Wednesday, December 16, 2026 – Doha, Qatar
Paris Saint-Germain, the Champions League champion, faces the winner of the fourth match.
Location: Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium.
The FIFA Confederations Cup Qatar 2026™ comes within a football season full of international tournaments hosted by the country, including the second of five consecutive editions of the FIFA U-17 World Cup™, which is held from November 19 to December 13.
All stadiums hosting the final three matches of the tournament are connected to the public transportation network, with facilities and equipment provided that ensure availability and ease of access for fans with disabilities.
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