Real Madrid claim FIFA Intercontinental Cup™ crown in Lusail

Wednesday 18 December 2024, 19:00
Real Madrid claim FIFA Intercontinental Cup™ crown in Lusail

Los Blancos reclaim FIFA’s annual global title after overcoming a determined Pachuca side
The 15-time European champions defeated the Concacaf Champions Cup winners
The match was played at Lusail Stadium, Qatar
 
Real Madrid have won the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2024™ presented by Aramco, following an entertaining 3-0 victory against Pachuca.
Returning to the stadium where he experienced hat-trick glory but eventual heartbreak on the two-year anniversary of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ final, Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring on 37 minutes with the newly-crowned FIFA Best Men’s Player Vinícius Júnior providing the assist.
The 15-time European champions proved too strong for the Mexican side – with further second-half goals from Rodrygo and Vinícius Júnior – whose penalty sealed the victory.
Despite the defeat, Pachuca will return home with their heads held high and carrying two trophies – following a highly successful week in Qatar. On 11 December, they overcame CONMEBOL Libertadores champions Botafogo 3-0 to claim the inaugural Derby of the Americas Trophy. Three days later they overcame CAF Champions League winners Al Ahly on penalties to lift the FIFA Challenger Cup.
FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 final
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Real Madrid players pose for a photo with the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup trophy 
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Former footballer and politician Bebeto waves to fans ahead of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final
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Fans in the stands take photos ahead of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final
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A CF Pachuca fan shows their support ahead of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final
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Real Madrid players pose for a team photo on the pitch ahead of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final
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Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, greets Guillermo Almada, Head Coach of CF Pachuca, ahead of the FIFA Intercontinental final
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Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates with his teammate Lucas Vazquez after scoring 
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Eduardo Camavinga of Real Madrid battles for possession with Elias Montiel of CF Pachuca
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Rodrygo of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team's second goal
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Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, celebrates victory with his coaching staff 
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Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid poses for a photo after receiving the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Golden Ball trophy
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CF Pachuca players pose for a photo with their runner up medals
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Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, congratulates Luka Modric of Real Madrid 
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Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, congratulates Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid
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Luka Modric of Real Madrid lifts the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup trophy
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo with the match officials after the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 final
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulates Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid after the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 final
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid after the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 final
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino picks up the FIFA Intercontinental Cup trophy 
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Luis Rodriguez of CF Pachuca is presented with his runner up medal by FIFA President Gianni Infantino after the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 final
For Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti – he also leaves Qatar with two medals, after being crowned The Best FIFA Men’s Coach 24 hours earlier during a spectacular ceremony at Aspire Academy, Doha. 
The FIFA Intercontinental Cup™ clash in Qatar was the first ever between the two sides, but Pachuca – who were competing in their first FIFA final, will not have to wait long for another chance to go one better against Real. The pair were drawn together in Group H of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ - and will meet again on 22 June 2025 at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, United States.
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