The FIFA Copa Intercontinental semi-final pits Flamengo against Pyramids FC this Saturday, December 13, 2025. The clash takes place at Estádio Ahmad bin Ali, at Al Rayyan, at Catar, starting at 2pm (Brasília time), equivalent to around 8pm local time. The classified lifts Copa Challenger and advances to face Paris Saint-Germain in the tournament decider.
Rubro-Negro arrives after eliminating Cruz Azul 2-1 in Dérbi at Américas. The Egyptian team, in turn, overcame previous stages with victories over Auckland City and Al-Ahli. Este is the first duel between the teams in history.
- Where to watch the live stream
- TV Globo (open TV)
- SporTV (closed TV)
- CazéTV (YouTube)
- ge.tv (YouTube)
- FIFA+ (streaming)
Highlight for Bruno Henrique in attack
Bruno Henrique represents one of Flamengo’s main offensive weapons in the competition. The 34-year-old striker has played 30 games in 2025, scoring 14 goals and providing 10 assists. Sua speed and dribbling ability increase the team’s efficiency in knockouts.
In the previous clash against Cruz Azul, he created dangerous moves and contributed to the high pressure. Filipe Luís relies on his experience to explore spaces in the opponent’s defense.
Probable team lineups
Flamengo must line up Rossi in goal, with a defense formed by Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro. The midfield has Pulgar, Jorginho and Arrascaeta, while the attack has Carrascal, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique. Ajustes aim to manage physical exhaustion after a short break.
The Pyramids aligns El-Shenawy; Chibi, Marei, Samy and Hamdi; Lasheen and Atef; Hafez, Reda, Ziko and Mayele. Krunoslav Jurčić maintains the basis he advanced in the preliminary stages.
Featured players and top scorers
Giorgian from Arrascaeta leads Flamengo with decisive goals in the tournament debut. Sua game vision and passing accuracy open up compact defenses. The Uruguayan accumulates direct participation in goals throughout the season.
Fiston Mayele is Pyramids’s top scorer, with a hat-trick in the previous phase. Mohamed Ziko supports with movement and assists in the offensive sector.
Refereeing and match conditions
Abdulrahman Al Jassim referees the game, assisted by Taleb Al Marri and Saoud Al Maqaleh. Khamis Al Marri commands the VAR. FIFA maintains standard rules, with cards reset at decisive stages.
The Estádio Ahmad bin Ali has capacity for 40 thousand spectators and a refrigeration system. The forecast in Al Rayyan points to temperatures between 22°C and 25°C local time, with clear skies and low humidity.
Team trajectory in the tournament
Flamengo qualified as champion of Libertadores 2025 and beat Derby of Américas with authority. The campaign reflects the positive momentum, including Brasileirão’s recent title.
Pyramids won Liga from CAF’s Campeões and advanced with convincing performances. The team seeks international projection in a growing project.
Technical preparation and expectations
Filipe Luís prioritizes recovery and possession of the ball in training at Catar. High blood pressure remains a hallmark of the red-black style.
Krunoslav Jurčić bets on defensive organization and counterattacks. The Pyramids arrives with longer rest between games.
Intercontinental competition format
The 2025 edition adopts a knockout stage between continental champions in Catar. The winner of the semi-final wins Copa Challenger before the main final.
The tournament distributes prizes and establishes FIFA’s new annual calendar for clubs.
