FIFA to recognise winner of Flamengo v PSG as world champions | OneFootball

Flamengo and PSG (FRA) face off on Wednesday (17th) for the Intercontinental final

Flamengo is one game away from winning the world title. After defeating Pyramids (EGY) 2-0, the Rubro-Negro secured a spot in the Intercontinental Cup final and now faces PSG (FRA) on Wednesday (17th) at 2 PM (Brasília time) in Doha. Thus, the Mengão reaches the decision within a competition that FIFA officially recognizes as the Club World Cup.

Additionally, the entity treats the current Intercontinental Cup as a direct continuation of the tournament held between 1960 and 2004 by UEFA and Conmebol. During that period, the champions of Europe and South America faced off to determine the best club in the world, first in home and away games and later in single matches. In other words, the principle of the competition remains the same, despite changes in format.

IS THE INTERCONTINENTAL A WORLD CUP?

Yes, according to FIFA. In 2017, following a request from Conmebol, the entity officially recognized all Intercontinental Cup winners as world champions. Since then, this understanding has remained in effect and also applies to the current edition.

Therefore, the final that Flamengo will play is not symbolic. It is, in practice, a decision for an officially recognized world title, regardless of personal taste or interpretation by those who try to diminish the competition.

Finally, if they defeat PSG, Flamengo will be world champions in the official records of football. The name of the tournament or the format adopted does not change the central point: FIFA defines what is a World Cup, and the Intercontinental is classified as such.

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