MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is set to host an epic FIFA Club World Cup semifinal today, July 9 as Paris Saint-Germain takes on Real Madrid for a spot in Sunday’s Cup final.
PSG and Real Madrid came into the newly expanded tournament as the top dogs, and with Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé facing his former team for the first time at MetLife, it is sure to be a showdown like no other, and perhaps a bit
tense for the Frenchman who is the club’s all-time leading goal scorer.
With arguably the two best teams in the Club World Cup going head-to-head with a trip to the July 13 final on the line, here’s everything to know about today’s semifinal.
PSG vs Madrid time
The FIFA Club World Cup semifinal matchup between PSG vs. Real Madrid today, July 9, will kick off at 3 p.m. ET. on Wednesday, July 9. Pre-match coverage will begin at 2:30 p.m. on several streaming services.
Where is PSG vs Madrid semifinal?
The FIFA Club World Cup semifinal today, July 9, between PSG and Real Madrid is at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Where is MetLife Stadium?
MetLife Stadium is in East Rutherford in Bergen County, New Jersey. The multipurpose stadium has a capacity of 82,000 and is the home of the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets. The venue will also serve as the location for the FIFA World Cup 26 final on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Where to watch PSG vs Madrid
PSG vs Madrid live stream
The PSG vs Madrid matchup can be live streamed in English and Spanish for free on DAZN, which is the global broadcasting partner for the tournament. It will also stream on DIRECTV, Hulu, SlingTV, Fubo and YouTube TV. TUDN and Unimas will also stream the game in Spanish.
PSG vs Madrid TV channel
The PSG vs Madrid matchup can also be viewed on TNT and TruTV, although may not appear in some regions. Check your local listings.
Is Mbappe playing today?
Kylian Mbappé, the mega star who boasts 124 million followers on Instagram, will likely play today, July 9, in the PSG vs Real Madrid matchup. The French prodigy is fit and has trained ahead of today’s match, according to Athlon Sports.
Mbappé
in Real Madrid’s opening three games due to a bout of gastroenteritis, according to USA Today, but scored an overhead kick against Dormund in the 3-2 win in the quarterfinal.
PSG-Madrid records
PSG and Real Madrid last met on March 9, 2022 in the Champions League, where Real Madrid bested PSG 3-1. Overall, the teams have each won twice when they played head-to-head, with one draw.
Club World Cup wins
This year’s FIFA Club World Cup expanded from eight clubs to 32, but despite that, Real Madrid has had quite a legacy when it comes to tournament wins. Over 20 years, Madrid has five tournament wins: 2022, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2014. Barcelona takes the second spot with wins in 2015, 2011 and 2009. Chelsea won in 2021.
Where is the Club World Cup final?
The FIFA Club World Cup final is taking place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
When is the Club World Cup final?
The FIFA Club World Cup final starts at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 13. Gates will open for ticketholders at noon.
Who is in Club World Cup final?
Chelsea has advanced to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final with newcomer João Pedro striking twice
in a 2-0 win over Fluminense at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday, July 8. Chelsea will play in the tournament final against the winner of the Real Madrid vs. Paris Saint-Germain matchup today, July 8.
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team.
