Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) ended Marseille’s 14-year wait for silverware in dramatic fashion, claiming the French Super Cup in Kuwait following a nail-biting penalty shootout. Marseille had seemed poised for victory after scoring a second goal in the final three minutes of regulation time, but a last-gasp equaliser from PSG forced extra time and ultimately a penalty decider, where the Parisians prevailed 4-1.
The contest, held under the blazing Kuwaiti sun, produced moments of high drama from the very start. PSG took an early lead in the 13th minute when winger Ousmane Dembélé’s incisive strike found the net, putting the Parisians ahead. Marseille, however, fought back with resilience. In the second half, Mason Greenwood converted a penalty to level the score, setting the stage for a tense finale.
Marseille seemed on course for victory when, in the 87th minute, a precise cross from Hamed Traoré on the left flank inadvertently found the PSG defender William Pacho, who turned the ball into his own net. This gave Marseille a 2-1 lead and hope of ending their long trophy drought. Yet PSG refused to capitulate. In the fifth minute of stoppage time, Gonzalo Ramos smashed home a late equaliser, sending the match into penalties.
The shootout showcased PSG’s mental strength and the heroics of goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, who brilliantly saved the first two attempts from Marseille. The decisive moment came when Désiré Doué calmly converted the winning penalty, sparking jubilant celebrations among the defending double-title winners of last season.
For Marseille, the heartbreak was palpable. Several players were visibly emotional after missing the opportunity to lift a trophy for the first time in 14 years. PSG, on the other hand, extended their dominance in the French Super Cup, claiming 13 of the last 14 editions.
Match Summary – French Super Cup 2026
| Minute | Event | Player | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13’ | Goal | Ousmane Dembélé | PSG | 1-0 |
| 2nd Half | Penalty Goal | Mason Greenwood | Marseille | 1-1 |
| 87’ | Own Goal | William Pacho | PSG | 1-2 |
| 90+5’ | Goal | Gonzalo Ramos | PSG | 2-2 |
| Penalties | Shootout Result | Désiré Doué (decisive) | PSG | 4-1 |
The match will be remembered as one of the most thrilling Super Cup finals in recent history, a showcase of PSG’s tenacity and Marseille’s lingering misfortune in crucial moments.
