<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/psg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PSG</a>‘s goalkeeper, Matvei Safonov, emerged as the hero in the penalty shootout against Flamengo, leading his team to lift their first-ever FIFA Intercontinental Cup. After a grueling 120 minutes that concluded with a 1-1 draw, PSG triumphed in the penalty shootout, edging out Flamengo with a 2-1 victory to claim the championship title.



Despite <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/flamengo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flamengo</a>‘s commendable effort, PSG dominated the match for the most part. The French side capitalized on their superior physical conditioning, which gave them a significant edge over the Brazilian team.



This win adds another trophy to PSG’s collection this year, complementing their successes in Ligue 1 and the Champions League last season. Meanwhile, Flamengo’s achievements this year include clinching the Brasileirao title and the Copa Libertadores trophy.

PSG vs Flamengo LIVE: FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 final

Welcome to our live blog coverage of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 final!
PSG face Flamengo today in Qatar, with the FIFA Intercontinental 2025 title at stake. PSG arrive as favorites, but Flamengo have already proven they can upset expectations after winning the Derby of the Americas, and the FIFA Challenger Cup against Pyramids FC.
Stay with us for key updates and minute-by-minute action as this decisive clash unfolds.

Kickoff time and how to watch FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 final

PSG vs. Flamengo will get underway at 12:00 PM ET.
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PSG and Flamengo will play for more than a title

Both teams are set to play for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/fifa-intercontinental-cup-prize-money">the prize money that FIFA announced for this crucial matchup</a>.
In a matter of titles, PSG are playing for the first one on their history, and Flamengo will seek for their second title, after winning in 1981 against Liverpool by 3-0.

Confirmed lineup for Flamengo

Flamengo just posted on their official social media accounts their confirmed lineup for this crucial game against PSG.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">NOSSO TIME É A GENTE EM CAMPO! Confira a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/escala%C3%A7%C3%A3o?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#escalação</a> do Flamengo para enfrentar o PSG, pelo MUNDO DE NOVO! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FLAxPSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FLAxPSG</a> <a href="https://t.co/raezVtkFXZ">pic.twitter.com/raezVtkFXZ</a>— FL4MEN9O (@Flamengo) <a href="https://twitter.com/Flamengo/status/2001314144528584935?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2025</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Confirmed lineup for PSG

PSG just posted on their official social media accounts <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/psg-vs-flamengo-lineups-for-fifa-intercontinental-cup-2025-final">their confirmed lineup</a> for this crucial game against Flamengo.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">📄 The Parisian XI for the final against Flamengo! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSGFLA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSGFLA</a> I <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIFAIntercontinentalCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FIFAIntercontinentalCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/G3VVkKKwMy">pic.twitter.com/G3VVkKKwMy</a>— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) <a href="https://twitter.com/PSG_English/status/2001321461663817849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2025</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Teams arrived to the stadium

Both PSG and Flamengo have already arrived at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, the venue hosting today's final.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">👋 Our Parisians have arrived at the stadium! 🏟️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSGFLA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSGFLA</a> I <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIFAIntercontinentalCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FIFAIntercontinentalCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/cuUSpHGvgU">pic.twitter.com/cuUSpHGvgU</a>— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) <a href="https://twitter.com/PSG_English/status/2001319436137930845?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2025</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">A <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/chegada?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#chegada</a> do Flamengo ao Ahmad bin Ali Stadium para FINAL DO MUNDIAL! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FLAxPSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FLAxPSG</a> <a href="https://t.co/EWpmPCIeuj">pic.twitter.com/EWpmPCIeuj</a>— FL4MEN9O (@Flamengo) <a href="https://twitter.com/Flamengo/status/2001319041772696007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2025</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

PSG's players are warming up for this game

PSG are gearing up for this game with their players on the field.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Warm-up before the final! 🔋<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSGFLA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSGFLA</a> I <a href="https://twitter.com/VisitQatar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VisitQatar</a> <a href="https://t.co/WyRWbdxjT8">pic.twitter.com/WyRWbdxjT8</a>— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) <a href="https://twitter.com/PSG_English/status/2001331029714624758?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2025</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

0' - Game is underway! (0-0)

The ball is rolling at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium as PSG vs Flamengo kick off this decisive FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 showdown.&nbsp;

3' - PSG have the ball! (0-0)

With intensity and a great ball control, PSG have the ball possession in these first minutes.

5' - PSG have the first dangerous option (0-0)

With a free kick going to the second post, Joao Neves had the first chance for the PSG that went wide.

7' - PSG keep the intensity (0-0)

With the PSG players trying with shoots from outside the penalty area, Flamengo seemed to be confused.

9' - PSG SCORE! (1-0)

PSG took advantage of the mistake from the defenders of Flamengo and Fabian Ruiz scores the first goal of the game.

12' - Disallowed goal (0-0)

After review, the referee decided that the ball was already out of the field and the goal was disallowed. Now, it is a corner kick for PSG.

15' - PSG continue with the ball possession (0-0)

Flamengo try to get the ball, but the pressure from PSG change their perspective and they are defending a lot.

17' - Flamengo have their first chance (0-0)

With Carrascal and Erick Pulgar, Flamengo had the first opportunity in the goal of PSG's keeper Safonov.

20' - The matchup don't have the same intensity (0-0)

Both teams are already making fouls and we have the first yellow card of the game for Jorginho in Flamengo.

23' - Flamengo try to get the ball (0-0)

There is pressure from both squads, but Flamengo are trying hard to keep the ball against PSG's pressure.

25' - Flamengo want to surprise PSG (0-0)

Colombian midfielder Jorge Carrascal is taking the ball and tries to build the attacks in the middle of the field.

28' - PSG have lost the control of the ball (0-0)

Flamengo have been organizing better on the field, and that's something the PSG have felt in the last couple of minutes.

30' - The matchup has become a bored one (0-0)

By just passing the ball in the middle of the field and without creating options in both ends, PSG and Flamengo are respecting each other.

33' - A matchup with too much yellow cards (0-0)

At this point, the matchup have three players that have seen the yellow card: One from PSG and two from Flamengo.

36' - Flamengo are getting close to PSG's area (0-0)

With their wings, Flamengo want to create dangerous attacks.

38' - PSG SCORE (1-0)

Taking advantage of a complicated touch from goalkeeper Rossi from Flamengo, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scores for PSG.
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42' - Flamengo have a great chance (1-0)

With their objective of tying the game before the first half ends, Flamengo have a great opportunity in a corner kick with Pulgar.

45' - Additional time (1-0)

Three minutes of additional time in this first half between PSG and Flamengo.

45+4' - First half ends! (1-0)

With a great goal from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, PSG have the advantage in the end of the first half.
They have been playing outstandingly in this first minutes of the game, while Flamengo have created chances to make an impact in the game, but without converting a goal.
15 minutes of talking between players and head coach for the second half in this game at FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025.

45' - Second half starts! (1-0)

Without substitutions, the second half starts in Doha.

48' - PSG keep the ball possession (1-0)

With 62%, PSG have the ball against Flamengo, as well as the advantage in the score.

51' - PSG have the first chance of the second half (1-0)

With a great shot from outside of the area from Joao Neves, PSG created the first chance of the second half.

54' - PSG keep the dominance (1-0)

Flamengo haven't show a great performance in this game against PSG, and the French side controls the ball without trouble.

57' - PSG lead in corner (1-0)

With 4 corners kicked, PSG lead also in corners during this game, and Flamengo have 2.

60' - Flamengo have a penalty (1-0)

The referee was being called by the VAR and Flamengo have a penalty.

62' - FLAMENGO SCORE! (1-1)

Jorginho scores for Flamengo from the penalty spot and ties the game.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Flamengo equalized after a play reviewed by VAR 😱📺 Jorginho converted from the penalty spot to make it 1–1 🟰 The Intercontinental Cup Final on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/beINSPORTS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#beINSPORTS</a> <a href="https://t.co/LOhvQtAOS3">pic.twitter.com/LOhvQtAOS3</a>— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) <a href="https://twitter.com/beINSPORTSUSA/status/2001373362556203386?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2025</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

65' - Substitutions in both sides (1-1)

PSG now have Barcola on the field instead of Mayulu, and Flamengo subbed Carrascal for Pedro.

68' - Flamengo and PSG play intensely (1-1)

Both sides are trying hard to make the necessary impact to score the second goal.

71' - PSG have a great chance to score (1-1)

With a great play from their striker Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the French side was close to score their second goal.

75' - PSG don't let Flamengo to catch a break (1-1)

With a high pressure on their area, Flamengo are defending the result against PSG. Substitutions in Flamengo: De Arrascaeta, Jorginho and Pulgar went out and Everton, De La Cruz and Saul went in.

78' - PSG pressure Flamengo (1-1)

With their offensive line, PSG pressure Flamengo's defense.

81' - Dembele enters (1-1)

After winning The Best award, Ousmane Dembele entered to the field for his teammate Desire Doue.

84' - Flamengo hold the attacks from PSG (1-1)

PSG keep trying to penetrate the defense from Flamengo, but they have been playing greatly and the score remains tied.

86' - Flamengo have a great chance (1-1)

Pedro tried to take advantage of a counterattack for Flamengo, but the defense was outstanding to send the ball to the corner kick.

89' - What happens if PSG win, tie or lose? (1-1)

With the matchup nearing its end, the fanbases are asking <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/what-happens-if-psg-win-tie-or-lose-vs-flamengo-today-in-fifa-intercontinental-cup-2025-final">what happens if PSG win, tie or lose vs Flamengo?</a>

90' - Additional time (1-1)

90 + 6' - Second half ends! (1-1)

Despite the effort from both sides, the tied persisted and PSG and Flamengo will go to the overtime.

90' - First half of overtime starts! (1-1)

With just one substitution for PSG, the overtime starts.

92' - Flamengo take the ball possession (1-1)

In this first half of the overtime, Flamengo take the ball and try to penetrate the defense of PSG.

95' - PSG are having a hard time keeping the ball (1-1)

Flamengo decide to pressure close from PSG's area and the French side is struggling a little.

98' - PSG have a free kick (1-1)

Nuno Mendes receives a difficult kick from Niguez and the player received the yellow card. We have eight yellow cards in the whole match.

101' - Flamengo keep trying to score (1-1)

While PSG have the best chances in the first 90 minutes, the things have changed in overtime for Flamengo, as they want to score their second goal.

105+1' - First half of overtime ends! (1-1)

The tied persists and both teams are heading to the second half of overtime to seek for the goal that let them win the title.

105' - Second half of overtime starts! (1-1)

It's all or nothing and the second half of overtime starts.

108' - PSG seek for their second goal (1-1)

With a great play, PSG have a chance to score their second goal, but the ball went wide.

111' - Flamengo are now trying to score (1-1)

In an intense second half of overtime, Flamengo are also trying to make an impact in the area of PSG.

114' - PSG want the goal so badly (1-1)

With plenty of shots and one corner, PSG are getting close to score the second goal, but Flamengo defend with everything they have.

117' - Physical condition is now the main character (1-1)

The minutes are passing by, and both teams are looking tired, but their passion and determination to win the title are generating plenty of attacks in both sides.

120+1' - THE TITLE WILL BE DEFINED IN THE PENALTY SHOOTOUT! (1-1)

After the matchup ended in overtime, both teams are deciding the champion in the penalty shootout.

FLAMENGO SCORE (1-0)

Nicolas De La Cruz scores the first penalty for Flamengo.

PSG SCORE (1-1)

Vitor Ferreira scores the first penalty for PSG.

FLAMENGO MISS (1-1)

Saul Niguez misses the second penalty for Flamengo.

PSG MISS (1-1)

Ousmane Dembele misses the second penalty for PSG.

Pedro misses the third penalty for Flamengo.

PSG SCORE (1-2)

Nuno Mendes scores the third penalty for PSG.

FLAMENGO MISS (1-2)

Leo Pereira misses the fourth penalty for Flamengo.

PSG MISS (1-2)

Bradley Barcola misses the fifth penalty for PSG.

FLAMENGO MISS AND PSG ARE THE CHAMPIONS (1-2)

LUIS ARAUJO MISSES THE PENALTY AND PSG ARE THE CHAMPIONS OF THE 2025 FIFA INTERCONTINENTAL CUP.

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With a great performance from PSG's goalkeeper Matvei Safonov, PSG became the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup champions against Flamengo.
After an intense matchup between two great teams in Doha, PSG had in Safonov their key to lift the trophy in Qatar.
You followed every moment of this exciting clash here on Bolavip.
Thanks for staying with us, and see you next time!

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The FIFA Intercontinental Cup returns in 2025 with a final that blends global glamour and continental pride. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/psg">PSG</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/flamengo">Flamengo</a> arrive from different soccer worlds, carrying titles, history and the weight of a trophy that bridges eras. Follow the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/psg-vs-flamengo-live-fifa-intercontinental-cup-2025-final">final between PSG and Flamengo live</a> with us!



The modern cup speaks the language of big money. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fifa">FIFA</a>’s revamped format places financial rewards at the center of the spectacle, turning the final into a high-stakes clash where prestige and prize funds move side by side.



With <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/psg-vs-flamengo-lineups-for-fifa-intercontinental-cup-2025-final">PSG and Flamengo expected to field their strongest lineups</a>, the question of prize money looms large over the matchup. The figures reflect the growing ambitions for the tournament, hinting at how much is now on the line when champions from Europe and South America collide.



<h2>What is the prize money for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup?</h2>



The 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup isn’t just about global bragging rights — there’s cold, hard cash backing every kick. According to Yahoo Sports, champion of the PSG vs Flamengo clash stands to collect about $5 million in direct prize money from the competition itself, while the runner-up will settle for roughly $4 million.



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These figures reflect the current structure of the revamped Intercontinental Cup, where prize money is modest compared with the larger global club event but still significant within its own context. This payout scheme underscores how FIFA is trying to balance tradition with modern financial incentives.


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Historically, intercontinental titles carried prestige more than profit; now, the lure of tangible rewards is threaded into the sport’s narrative. For clubs like Flamengo and PSG, giants in their respective continents, this cash adds a worthwhile bonus to continental glory.



While the sums here are smaller than the $1 billion prize pool seen in the wider 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fifa-club-world-cup">FIFA Club World Cup</a>, where winners and participants collect tens of millions based on performance and participation, the Intercontinental Cup stands as its own showcase bout with clear stakes attached.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/psg">PSG</a> will square off with Flamengo in the exiting&nbsp;FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 final. Here you can find out everything you need to know about this game, including the kickoff time and streaming options for viewers in the United States.



<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/soccer/?irad=356358&amp;irmp=3119684" rel="sponsored nofollow">[Watch PSG vs Flamengo online in the US on Fubo]</a>



The Intercontinental Cup final is here, matching the champions of CONMEBOL and UEFA in a high-profile clash. Paris Saint-Germain represent Europe after last season’s historic Champions League triumph and, despite not fully replicating that form, remain a dangerous contender.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/flamengo">Flamengo</a>, meanwhile, arrive riding an exceptional year, having swept the Brasileirao and Copa Libertadores before winning the Derby of the Americas and Challenger Cup to reach this game. Now, the Brazilian giants aim to crown their dominant campaign with the biggest prize of all.



<h2>When will the PSG vs Flamengo match be played?</h2>



PSG play against Flamengo in the&nbsp;FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 final today, Wednesday, December 17.&nbsp;The match is set to kick off at&nbsp;12:00 PM (ET).&nbsp;Follow <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/psg-vs-flamengo-live-fifa-intercontinental-cup-2025-final">PSG vs Flamengo in our liveblog</a>!



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<h2>PSG vs Flamengo: Time by State in the USA</h2>



ET:&nbsp;12:00 PM CT:&nbsp;11:00 AM MT:&nbsp;10:00 AM PT:&nbsp;9:00 AM



<h2>How to watch PSG vs Flamengo FC in the USA</h2>



This FIFA Intercontinental Cup final between&nbsp;PSG and Flamengo will be broadcast live in the USA on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/soccer/?irad=356358&amp;irmp=3119684" rel="sponsored nofollow">Fubo</a>. Other options: Fanatiz, beIN SPORTS en Español and beIN SPORTS Connect.

Where to watch PSG vs Flamengo live in the USA: FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 final

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Where to watch PSG vs Flamengo live in the USA

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paris-saint-germain">Paris Saint-Germain</a> and Flamengo meet in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 final, a clash that brings together European dominance and South American tradition on one stage. With the trophy on the line, both sides arrive aware that margins will be thin and execution decisive. Follow <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/psg-vs-flamengo-live-fifa-intercontinental-cup-2025-final">PSG vs Flamengo live</a> with us!



PSG enter the final under <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luis-enrique">Luis Enrique</a> with a clear identity built on possession, pressing, and width. As UEFA Champions League winners, they earned direct qualification, bringing a mix of experience and youth into the clash with Flamengo.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/flamengo">Flamengo</a>, led by Filipe Luis, approach the final with balance and confidence, having reached the decider after a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/flamengo-vs-pyramids-fc-live-psg-wait-for-the-winner-at-fifa-intercontinental-cup-2025">2-0 win over Pyramids in the semifinal</a>. The team’s structure aims to combine defensive stability with timely attacking transitions against PSG.



<h2>PSG’s confirmed lineup</h2>



PPSG will rely on their usual 4‑3‑3 setup, showcasing their attacking strength under Luis Enrique. The French champions arrive with added prestige after <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/ousmane-dembele-wins-fifa-the-best-2025-how-many-do-messi-and-ronaldo-boast">Ousmane Dembele’s FIFA The Best 2025 win</a> and Willian Pacho’s inclusion in the FIFA World XI.



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Confirmed PSG XI: Safonov; Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho, Marquinhos, Warren Zaire‑Emery; Fabian, Vitinha, Joao Neves; Lee Kang-In, Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.


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<h2>Flamengo’s confirmed lineup</h2>



Flamengo will approach the final with a balanced 4‑2‑3‑1 formation, combining defensive solidity with creative options in attack. Coach Filipe Luis trusts his side’s structure to stand firm against PSG’s pressure


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Confirmed Flamengo XI: Rossi; Alex Sandro, Leo Pereira, Ortiz, Varela; Jorginho, Erick; Carrascal, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Gonzalo Plata; B. Henrique.

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The FIFA The Best 2025 ceremony delivered clarity at the top of the men’s game, but it also opened a window into how the sport’s most influential voices evaluated an extraordinary year. Among them, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a>’s ballot carried particular weight, offering insight into how the Argentine icon evaluated standout seasons from Ousmane Dembele, Kylian Mbappe, and emerging star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lamine-yamal">Lamine Yamal</a>.



With voting details now confirmed, Messi’s choices reflected a balance between proven excellence and evolving brilliance. His selections placed current form, impact, and consistency at the center of the conversation—factors that often define the award’s outcome.



As debates ripple across the soccer world, Messi’s votes, outlined in <a href="https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/4bdf056edacabe1/original/2025-Men-s-Player-Breakdown.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FIFA’s official voting breakdown</a>, add important context to the final podium and sharpen comparisons among three of the most discussed names of the season.



<h2>How did Lionel Messi rank Dembele, Mbappe, and Yamal?</h2>



Serving as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina">Argentina</a>’s captain, Messi cast his vote with Ousmane Dembele in first place, followed by Mbappe second and Yamal third. The order mirrors a year in which Dembele’s influence and production consistently stood out across competitions.



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Messi’s ranking also underscores a clear hierarchy, with five points awarded to Dembele, three to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kylian-mbappe">Mbappe</a>, and one to Yamal—rewarding sustained elite performance while still acknowledging Mbappe’s continued impact and Yamal’s rapid ascent at the highest level.


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<h2>Why Messi’s vote resonates beyond the result</h2>



Messi’s vote resonates beyond the result because the perspective of a historic, world‑class player carries enormous weight. Even if one ballot doesn’t decide the winner, his choices reflect how the very best in the game judge performance, consistency, and impact, adding depth to the debates about excellence and rising talent.


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The global soccer spotlight shifted decisively to Qatar as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ousmane-dembele">Ousmane Dembele</a>, representing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paris-saint-germain">Paris Saint-Germain</a>, was named the The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2025, taking home the award for the first time in his career.



The announcement crowned a season defined by elite performances, decisive moments, and sustained excellence by the Frenchman, who played an instrumental role in PSG’s first-ever Champions League title.



Dembele, who also won the Ballon d’Or in September, now enters a selective group of The Best winners, immediately drawing comparisons to the benchmark figures of the award’s history: <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> and Cristiano Ronaldo.



<h2>How many FIFA The Best awards does Lionel Messi have?</h2>



Messi has claimed three FIFA The Best awards (2019, 2022, 2023), reinforcing his enduring influence across different stages of his career and solidifying his place in soccer history.



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<h2>How many FIFA The Best awards does Cristiano Ronaldo boast?</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> won two FIFA The Best awards (2016, 2017), both during his peak years at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a>, highlighting a period when his individual dominance aligned seamlessly with team success.


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Today, the Derby of the Americas will be contested in Qatar, featuring a highly anticipated showdown between <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/cruz-azul-vs-flamengo-live-derby-of-the-americas-at-fifa-intercontinental-cup-2025">Cruz Azul and Flamengo, which you can follow in our liveblog!</a> Fans are eagerly awaiting the outcome to see which team will earn the chance to compete in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup in 2025. Both teams want to face PSG in the decider, which is why <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/cruz-azul-vs-flamengo-lineups-for-derby-of-the-americas-at-fifa-intercontinental-cup-2025-today">Cruz Azul and Flamengo are fielding their strongest lineups</a> today.



Flamengo enter this match riding a wave of motivation, having recently secured two significant titles: the 2025 Copa Libertadores and the Brasileirao championship. Their sights are set on becoming the challengers to Pyramids FC, who emerged victorious in the Africa/Asia/Pacific Cup against Auckland City and Al Ahly.



On the other hand, Cruz Azul approach this encounter with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/flamengo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flamengo</a> following a disappointing exit in the Liga MX semifinals, where they were ousted by Tigres. Despite their efforts, they fell short of securing a spot in the final against Toluca, who triumphed over Monterrey in the semifinals.



This matchup marks the first official meeting between Cruz Azul and Flamengo in a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fifa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FIFA</a>-sanctioned tournament. Notably, they have never faced each other in any CONMEBOL competitions, even during the periods when Mexican teams participated in the Copa Libertadores. Fortunately, fans will have options to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/where-to-watch-cruz-azul-vs-flamengo-live-in-the-usa-2025-fifa-derby-of-the-americas">watch Cruz Azul-Flamengo in the USA</a>.



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<h2>What happens if Cruz Azul beat Flamengo today?</h2>



If Cruz Azul emerge victorious against Flamengo in the Derby of the Americas, Los Cementeros will earn a spot in the FIFA Challenger Cup against Pyramids FC. This showdown will take place in Qatar following the Derby of the Americas, ultimately determining the opponent for PSG in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.



<h2>What happens if Cruz Azul and Flamengo tie today?</h2>



If Cruz Azul and Flamengo tie in regulation, the match will proceed to two 15-minute periods of extra time. If the deadlock remains, a penalty shootout will ensue to determine the winner.



<h2>What happens if Cruz Azul lose to Flamengo today?</h2>



If Cruz Azul lose to Flamengo in the Derby of the Americas, the Mexican side will be eliminated from contention for both the FIFA Intercontinental Cup and the FIFA Challenger Cup against Pyramids FC. Instead, the Brazilians would progress to the next round.

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One of the most memorable tournaments for soccer fans worldwide is the FIFA Intercontinental Cup. With its multiple transformations over the years, this competition brings together the champions of each confederation to crown the best team in the sport. This time, the spotlight is on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cruz-azul" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cruz Azul</a> and Flamengo as they compete for the coveted title.



Dubbed the “Derby of the Americas” by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fifa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FIFA</a>, these two teams face off today to determine who will challenge the champions of the Africa/Asia/Pacific Cup: Pyramids FC, who triumphed over Auckland City and Al Ahli. Follow our <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/cruz-azul-vs-flamengo-live-derby-of-the-americas-at-fifa-intercontinental-cup-2025">liveblog of Cruz Azul vs Flamengo</a> and don’t miss a single thing!



Cruz Azul approach this matchup following a disappointing exit from the local league, where they were ousted in the semifinals by Tigres on their quest for the Liga MX title. Now, they have an opportunity for redemption by securing a win against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/flamengo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flamengo</a> and moving past the earlier setback.



On the other hand, Flamengo arrive with high morale, having recently secured a Copa Libertadores victory over Palmeiras in Lima and clinched the Brasileirao title. These achievements establish them as the premier team in South America and position them as favorites to face Pyramids FC in the FIFA Challenger Cup. The stakes will be high today, as it’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/what-happens-if-cruz-azul-win-tie-or-lose-vs-flamengo-today-in-derby-of-the-americas-at-fifa-intercontinental-cup-2025">win or go home for Cruz Azul and Flamengo</a>.



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<h2>Confirmed lineups for Cruz Azul and Flamengo</h2>



In anticipation of this crucial matchup, Cruz Azul will be without Kevin Mier, who got injured in the Liga MX semifinals. Conversely, Flamengo are set to field their strongest squad, with all players anticipated to be available for selection.


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Cruz Azul’s confirmed lineup:



<ul><li>Goalkeeper: Gudino</li><li>Defenders: Ditta, Erik Lira, Sanchez</li><li>Midfielders: Marquez, Rodriguez, Rotondi, Paradela, Rivero</li><li>Forwards: Fernandez, Piovi</li></ul>



Flamengo’s confirmed lineup:



<ul><li>Goalkeeper: Rossi</li><li>Defenders: Varela, Ortiz, Leo Pereira, Alex Sandro</li><li>Midfielders: Pulgar, Jorginho, Carrascal, De Arrascaeta, Lino</li><li>Forwards: Bruno Henrique</li></ul>

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Every FIFA <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-cup">World Cup</a> brings excitement with the group stage draw, and one storyline always captures attention: the so-called “Group of Death.” This is where multiple powerhouse nations end up in the same group, creating a tough path to the knockout stage.



The 2026 edition, with its expanded format of 48 teams across 12 groups of four, promises even more drama. Analysts and fans speculated for months about which combinations could create the most competitive groups, especially with strong squads from Europe, South America, and emerging nations from Africa and Asia.



Once the official draw was completed on December 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C., the “Group of Death” became clear. Debate is already underway as this group guarantees high-stakes matches and sets the stage for dramatic early encounters.



<h2>What is the “group of death”?</h2>



The “Group of Death” refers to the toughest group in any World Cup, where top-ranked teams or historical contenders are drawn together. At the FIFA World Cup 2026, following the official draw on December 5, 2025, the Group of Death currently appears to be Group L, which consists of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/england">England</a>, Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. 



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However, depending on how the playoff spots are filled, Group C—featuring <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brazil">Brazil</a>, Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland—or Group I, which includes France, Senegal, Norway, and the second FIFA Play-Off winner (Bolivia, Suriname, or Iraq) to be determined in March 2026, could also emerge as strong candidates for this label.


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Under the glow of a global stage returning to North America, the U.S. Men’s National Team watched its <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-cup">World Cup</a> path begin to take shape. The draw delivered intrigue, familiar tension, and the quiet promise of early drama ahead.



With the tournament expanding and pressure rising at home, every ball in the draw carried weight beyond the paper. Old rivals, distant styles, and logistical challenges now hover over the opening chapter of the U.S. campaign.



The group assignment sets the tone long before the first kickoff, shaping rhythm, risk, and recovery. For the United States, the road to 2026 now carries names, dates and storylines that will soon move from paper to pitch alive.



<h2>USA confirmed in Group D as host nation</h2>



According to the official draw procedures for the 2026 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fifa">FIFA</a> World Cup, the host countries U.S., Mexico and Canada are automatically placed in Pot 1 and pre-assigned to specific groups. For the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/usmnt">United States</a>, that slot is Group D.



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That means the U.S. will enter the group stage as “D1” — the top-seeded position in that group. Being in Pot 1, and avoiding the biggest seeds in the same group, gives them a strategic advantage in terms of draw balance.



Still, that status offers no guarantees of smooth sailing. The U.S. will be tested by several tough opponents, with Australia, Paraguay and the winner of Playoff C (Türkiye, Romania, Slovakia and Kosovo) rounding out Group D at the 2026 World Cup.



<h2>What the group means for Team USA</h2>



Playing a World Cup at home brings a rare mix of comfort and pressure, and the group draw is the first reminder that familiar stadiums do not guarantee familiar battles. The United States enters its section of the bracket with the advantage of crowd support but also with a spotlight that magnifies every early step.



Beyond geography, the group represents a collision of styles. North American rhythm will meet soccer cultures shaped by different tempos, climates and tactical traditions. These early matchups often reveal how prepared a host truly is for the deeper layers of the tournament.



History suggests that group stages can quietly define entire World Cup runs. A calculated win, a tense draw or a costly slip can reshape expectations overnight. For the US, this group it’s a starting point and the lens through which the 2026 campaign will first be judged.

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With less than seven months remaining until the start of the FIFA <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-cup">World Cup</a> 2026, the group stage draw was carried out this Friday at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. The event finalized the respective rivals that the 48 qualified national teams will face in the first phase.



Unlike previous World Cups, this historic edition will be the first to feature 48 nations instead of the traditional 32. To form the groups in this new format, all qualified nations were divided into four pots based on their FIFA World Ranking classification.



The groups for the FIFA World Cup 2026 were composed of one team from each pot, while adhering to the rule that prohibits two countries from the same confederation from being part of the same group. The only exception is UEFA, as 16 nations will qualify from Europe for the 12 groups, meaning four groups are composed of two European nations.

Welcome to our live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage draw!

Stay with us for live, minute-by-minute updates — you won’t want to miss a single moment of this exciting event!

Start time and where to watch the group stage draw

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw is scheduled for 12:00 PM (ET).
The event <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/where-to-watch-fifa-world-cup-2026-draw-live-in-the-usa">will be available for viewers in the USA on Fubo</a>. Other options are FOX, Telemundo, Peacock.

How does the group stage draw work?

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/how-does-the-fifa-world-cup-2026-group-stage-draw-work-format-pots-and-everything-you-need-to-know">The 48 participating nations are divided into four pots of 12 teams each</a>, based on their FIFA World Ranking classification. Pot 1 contains the three host nations, along with the top nine ranked teams, and the allocation continues sequentially down to the last pot, according to each nation's world ranking.
Every group will contain one team from each pot, adhering to the rule that two nations from the same confederation cannot be part of the same group. The only exception to this rule is UEFA, as 16 European nations will qualify for 12 groups, meaning four groups will ultimately include two European teams.

When will the inaugural match be played?

The inaugural match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played on Thursday, June 11th, at Estadio Azteca, where Mexico will make their debut, learning their opponent today through the draw.

Why are the USMNT or Canada not playing the FIFA World Cup 2026 inaugural match?

Due to the distribution of matches, with the United States hosting the majority, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/why-are-mexico-and-not-the-usmnt-or-canada-playing-the-fifa-world-cup-2026-inaugural-match">the three host nations agreed to give Mexico the inaugural match</a> to balance things out. As part of the agreement, while Mexico gets the inaugural match, the United States will host the final.
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The draw is getting closer!

<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP DRAW IS HERE! 🌎🏆 <a href="https://t.co/Sj6UleM8SK">pic.twitter.com/Sj6UleM8SK</a>— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/FOXSoccer/status/1996982003032629724?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 5, 2025</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The official mascots are here!

Maple, Zayu, and Clutch, the three mascots of the World Cup, are present for the pre-draw ceremony.
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The draw has started!

The most anticipated event by the soccer world has commenced, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino currently delivering an introduction.

Live performances underway!

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/did-andrea-bocelli-robbie-williams-and-nicole-scherzinger-get-paid-to-sing-at-the-fifa-world-cup-2026-draw">Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger are performing</a> live at the group stage draw!

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/what-is-the-fifa-peace-prize-awarded-at-the-world-cup-draw">FIFA Peace Prize</a> was announced on 5 November 2025 by FIFA as a new, annual award designed to honour individuals who have performed “exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace”, helping to unite people across the globe.

Lionel Scaloni introduces the World Cup trophy!

The Argentine coach was the last to win it, and he is now presenting the trophy to the public.

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