Real Madrid 3-0 Pachuca: Champions of the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup™

Real Madrid claimed the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup™ title with a decisive 3-0 victory over Pachuca in the final on Wednesday.

The goals came from Kylian Mbappé (37'), Rodrygo (53'), and Vinicius Jr. (84' pen), showcasing Carlo Ancelotti's team's dominance as they concluded a remarkable year at the Lusail Stadium.

Exactly two years after scoring a hat-trick at the same venue during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, Mbappé opened the scoring with a well-executed finish following a brilliant team move. Vinicius Jr. showcased his skill, evading Pachuca goalkeeper Carlos Moreno to set up Mbappé for the opener.

Pachuca started brightly, with Luis Rodriguez testing Real Madrid early on, but Thibaut Courtois was quick to respond, keeping his goal intact.

As the match progressed, Real Madrid began to assert their control. Mbappé nearly doubled the lead with a curling shot from 20 yards that just missed the target.

The second goal came shortly after halftime, with Rodrygo scoring a stunning right-footed shot from the edge of the area. A VAR check confirmed that Jude Bellingham was not interfering with play, allowing the goal to stand.

Pachuca fought hard to get back into the match, with captain Salomón Rondón having a free kick saved by Courtois and narrowly missing with a header that went over the bar.

In the final moments, Vinicius Jr., who had just been named The Best Player of the Year, sealed the victory by converting a penalty in the 84th minute, capping off a stellar performance in Qatar.


Real Madrid has a storied history in the FIFA Club World Cup, having participated in several editions since the tournament's inception in 2000.
Here’s a summary of their past results:
2014: Real Madrid won their first Club World Cup title by defeating San Lorenzo 2-0 in the final, played in Morocco.
2016: They claimed their second title, beating Kashima Antlers 4-2 after extra time in a thrilling final held in Japan.
2017: Real Madrid successfully defended their title, winning 1-0 against Gremio in the final, again in the UAE.
2018: They achieved a third consecutive title, defeating Al Ain 4-1 in the final held in the UAE.
2023: Real Madrid won their fifth title, overcoming Al Hilal 5-3 in the final in Morocco.

Overall, Real Madrid is the most successful club in the history of the FIFA Club World Cup, showcasing their dominance on the global stage.