Real Madrid Wins Intercontinental Cup with 3-0 Victory Over Pachuca
The Spanish champions secured their ninth global title as Mbappé, Rodrygo, and Vinícius Jr. scored in the inaugural tournament final in Qatar.
- Real Madrid defeated Mexico’s Pachuca 3-0 at Lusail Stadium in Qatar to claim the first FIFA Intercontinental Cup under its new format.
- Kylian Mbappé, Rodrygo, and Vinícius Jr. were the goal scorers, with Vinícius Jr. also recently named FIFA’s Best Men’s Player of 2024.
- The win marked Carlo Ancelotti's 15th title with Real Madrid, making him the most successful manager in the club's history.
- Pachuca reached the final after victories over Copa Libertadores champions Botafogo and CAF Champions League winners Al Ahly in earlier rounds.
- The Intercontinental Cup replaces the Club World Cup in FIFA’s calendar, with a larger 32-team version of the latter set to launch in 2025.
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