Paris Saint-Germain, European champions, were crowned winners of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after defeating Brazilian champions Flamengo in the final on penalties (1-1 after extra time). The final, held on Wednesday, took place in Doha...
The French club Paris Saint-Germain concluded its exceptional year on a high note by winning the FIFA Club World Cup (Intercontinental Cup) after a 2-1 penalty shootout victory over Brazilian side Flamengo in the tournament's final, held in the Qatari capital, Doha. The match ended 1-1 after regulation and extra time. Georgian forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia put Paris Saint-German ahead in the 38th minute, before Italian midfielder Georginio equalized from the penalty spot in the 62nd minute. Both teams failed to find the net during the 30 minutes of extra time, split into two halves. The match was ultimately decided by penalties, where fortune favored Paris Saint-Germain thanks to an extraordinary performance from Russian goalkeeper Matvei Safonov, who saved four penalties from Flamengo players. As a result, Paris Saint-Germain secured its sixth title of 2025, which is drawing to a close, having previously won the French Super Cup in Qatar, Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, the UEFA Champions League, and the UEFA Super Cup.
