Safonov shines in a dramatic penalty shootout, denying Flamengo and sealing PSG's sixth trophy. A hero emerges on the world stage.

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Matvey Safonov emerged as the hero, saving four penalties to steer the French champions to the Intercontinental Cup after

Starting in place of Lucas Chevalier, the Russian's heroics ensured the European champions captured their first global title, having finished as Club World Cup runners-up in July

After finally ending its wait for a Champions League title, Paris Saint-Germain can finish the year by adding a first Intercontinental Cup trophy as well.

The FIFA Intercontinental Cup is the tournament that succeeded the old version of the FIFA Club World Cup. The inaugural 32-team Club World Cup took centre stage in the summer of 2025 and will be played every four years, whereas the Intercontinental Cup will continue to be an annual event that takes place to close out the calendar year.

Germain vs Flamengo headline the Intercontinental Cup with history, fun facts, samba flair and European power colliding on the world stage.