Flamengo takes the field this Saturday against Pyramids, from Egito, in the semifinals of Copa Intercontinental, in a match valid for Copa Challenger. The confrontation takes place at 2pm (Brasília time), at Estádio Ahmad bin Ali, at Al Rayyan, at Catar. The red-black team, coached by Filipe Luís, is coming off a 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul and is looking to advance to face Paris Saint-Germain in the tournament’s final.
The match will be broadcast by TV Globo on open TV, SporTV on closed TV, in addition to the CazéTV, ge TV and FIFA+ platforms, which offer free streaming options. ge follows all the moves in Tempo Real, with videos of the main moments. The winner lifts the Copa Challenger trophy and guarantees a place in the final scheduled for December 17th.
- Globo and SporTV show with exclusive narration and comments.
- CazéTV and ge TV broadcast for free on YouTube.
- FIFA+ offers international access at no additional cost.
Team preparation
Flamengo only had two days of recovery after the game against Cruz Azul, which could influence Filipe Luís’s choices. The team prioritizes managing physical exhaustion, with possible squad rotations to maintain pace in the competition. Pedro, recovering from injury, trained with the group and can earn minutes on the field.
Pyramids arrives with more preparation time, having spared players in a recent round of the Egyptian championship. Coach Krunoslav Jurcic is betting on his physical advantage to surprise his Brazilian opponent. The African team eliminated Auckland City and Al-Ahli in the previous stages.
Probable lineups
Filipe Luís must make changes to Flamengo’s defense and midfield to avoid accumulated fatigue.
Probable lineup for Flamengo: Rossi; Royal, Danilo, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, Jorginho (or De la Cruz), Arrascaeta; Carrascal (or Cebolinha), Plata (or Lino) and Bruno Henrique.
- Absences: Allan and Viña did not travel to the tournament.
- Expectation: Retorno gradual from Pedro to attack.
Opponent details
Pyramids won Liga from Campeões from África in 2025, marking a recent rise in Egyptian football. The team has maximum strength, after resting starters in the last domestic match. Fiston Mayele leads the attack as the main scorer.
Probable lineup for Pyramids: El Shenawy; Chibi, Gabr, Samy, Mohamed Hamdi; Lasheen, Touré, Zalaka, Atef, Hafez (or Ewerton); Mayele.
The Egyptian club stands out for its tactical organization and the presence of experienced players in continental competitions. The semi-final represents the biggest challenge in the team’s history.
Match refereeing
FIFA appointed a Qatari trio to referee the match at Estádio Ahmad bin Ali.
- Referee: Al Jassim Abdulrahman (Qatar).
- Assistant 1: Al Marri Taleb (Qatar).
- Assistant 2: Al Maqaleg Saoud (Qatar).
- VAR: Al Marri Khamis (Qatar).
Local refereeing guarantees knowledge of the stadium, which hosted games from Copa to Mundo in 2022. In case of a draw, the decision goes to extra time and penalties.
Tournament context
The Copa Intercontinental brings together continental champions in a knockout format, replacing the old annual Mundial. Flamengo represents América of Sul as champion of Libertadores 2025.
All matches award partial trophies, valuing each step of the way to the final. The Estádio Ahmad bin Ali offers a modern structure, with capacity for 40 thousand fans. The competition distributes medals to the winners of each phase.
Streaming Options
Fans have multiple ways to follow the Flamengo game this Saturday.
- Open TV: Globo, with national reach.
- Closed TV: SporTV, focused on tactical analysis.
- Free streaming: CazéTV, ge TV and FIFA+, accessible via the internet.
- Online monitoring: Tempo Real on ge, with minute-by-minute updates.
This variety facilitates access for different audiences, including options at no additional cost. The match starts at 5pm Catar local time.
Flamengo maintains full focus on the semi-final, aiming to maintain the positive streak in the season. The red and black team won recent national and continental titles, arriving at the world tournament motivated. The confrontation against Pyramids tests the ability to adapt in a short period between games.
