Egypt's Pyramids FC players the CAF Champions League trophy after beating South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns in the final on 1 June . AFP
The Egyptian side secured their spot in the prestigious tournament after clinching the CAF Champions League title, defeating South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns 3-2 on aggregate in the final.
In addition to their Intercontinental Cup berth, Pyramids FC also qualified for the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup.
FIFA officially notified Pyramids FC of the Intercontinental Cup fixture dates in a letter sent on Friday.
The match will take place at Air Defense Stadium in Cairo on 14 September, with the winner set to face Asian Champions League winners Ahli Jeddah of Saudi Arabia on 23 September.
Pyramids FC made history last season by securing their first-ever African title.
After drawing 1-1 in the first leg in Pretoria, they triumphed 2-1 in the second leg at home, sealing a 3-2 aggregate win over Mamelodi Sundowns.
The team’s victory marked a milestone as they became the fourth Egyptian club to win the prestigious title, joining the ranks of Al Ahly, Zamalek, and Ismaily.
The FIFA Intercontinental Cup, which debuted in 2024 in Qatar, features the club champions from each of FIFA's six confederations.
The competition follows a knockout format, with the European champion receiving a bye to the final.
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