Paris Saint-Germain at FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Dates, Fixtures, Squad, Stats, Where to Watch and More
The 2025 Club World Cup promises to be markedly different from any of the previous 20 editions of the competition, boasting more fixtures, a larger global audience, and a seriously enhanced prize pot.
Paris Saint-Germain will be among the 32 participating teams in the U.S., as the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosts deliver a practice run for next year’s marquee international tournament. Having performed superbly this season, the Parisians will relish the prospect of competing against the world’s best this summer.
We take a detailed look at PSG’s upcoming Club World Cup campaign, checking out their matchday schedule, group stage opponents, and qualification pathway. Furthermore, we’ll highlight several players in Luis Enrique’s star-studded squad who could make a defining contribution, as the Spaniard attempts to bring back further silverware to the Parc des Princes.
Schedule, fixtures and opponents
The Parisians will be based along America’s western seaboard throughout the group stage, visiting California’s iconic Rose Bowl Stadium on two occasions before travelling to Washington to face Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field.
Luis Enrique’s men face a cross-country journey if they manage to secure one of the top two spots in Group B, with east coast cities Philadelphia and Atlanta set to host three of the eight Round of 16 contests.
We’ve listed all of PSG’s Club World Cup fixtures below.
Group stage match fixtures
Match 1: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atlético Madrid – Sunday 15th June, 12.00pm (Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, CA)
Match 2: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Botafogo – Thursday 19th June, 6.00pm (Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, CA)
Match 3: Seattle Sounders vs. Paris Saint-Germain – Monday 23rd June, 12.00pm (Lumen Field, Seattle, WA)
Groups A and B are paired together within the Round of 16 framework, meaning Paris Saint-Germain will face either Brazilian outfit Palmeiras, Portuguese powerhouses Porto, back-to-back CAF Champions League winners Al Ahly, or hosts Inter Miami should they progress to the knockout stages.
Paris Saint Germain’s possible Round of 16 ties:
Match 49: Group A winners vs. Group B runners-up – Saturday 28th June, 12.00pm (Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA)
Match 51: Group B winners vs. Group A runners-up – Sunday 29th June, 12.00pm (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA)
N.B. *All dates/kick-off times relate to local time zones
Paris Saint-Germain’s Club World Cup 2025 opponents
Assuming a pot 1 seeding for December’s draw, Paris Saint-Germain take residence in what looks like a highly-competitive Group B. Fellow Club World Cup newcomers Atlético Madrid and Botafogo will undoubtedly provide a stern test, while underdogs Seattle Sounders – the only team who will compete at their home stadium in this summer’s tournament – may well spring a few surprises.
Atlético Madrid (Spain)
Having reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League during the 2021/22 and 2022/23 campaigns and clinched a Top 8 place in this season’s competition, Atlético Madrid qualified for the tournament via the ranking pathway.
Despite spending plenty of time in the shadow of bitter rivals Real Madrid and Catalan giants Barcelona, Atléti have lifted the Spanish league title on 11 previous occasions. A considerable continental force of late, Los Colchoneros have been crowned UEFA Europa League champions three times in the last 15 years.
Despite having never previously appeared at a Club World Cup, Atléti have claimed an international major honour. Back in 1974, the Madrileños overcame Argentinian side Independiente 2-1 on aggregate to clinch the now-defunct Intercontinental Cup (not to be confused with last season’s inaugural FIFA Intercontinental Cup).
Botafogo (Brazil)
Last season was arguably the best in Botafogo’s proud 120-year history, defeating fellow Brazilians Atlético Mineiro in the 2024 Copa Libertadores final before clinching a historic third Série A title just eight days later.
The ‘Alvinegro Carioca’ hadn’t won a continental trophy for over two decades ahead of last December’s landmark victory, with memories of the club’s 1993 Copa CONMEBOL triumph beginning to fade. Although the bookmakers don’t consider Botafogo to be serious contenders, Renato Paiva’s men certainly fit the mould of dark horses. Could they cause an upset or two this summer?
Seattle Sounders (USA)
After successfully navigating past Honduran, Mexican, and American opposition, Seattle Sounders were proclaimed CONCACAF Champions League winners for the very first time. That victory would not only secure an invitation to the 2022 Club World Cup but also subsequently book their place at this summer’s tournament.
The Sounders’ last appearance at FIFA’s most prestigious club competition ended prematurely, losing out to Egyptian outfit Al Ahly in the second round. Backed by a partisan home crowd at Lumen Field this time round, the two-time MLS Cup champions could prove a handful for Group B’s European heavyweights.
TV coverage: Where to watch Paris Saint-Germain at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup?
Last December, FIFA awarded exclusive broadcasting rights for the 2025 Club World Cup to London-based streaming service DAZN. Live coverage of all 63 matches will be shown for free on the DAZN platform, with registered users able to witness events in the U.S. unfold via their smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, or game consoles.
As part of this lucrative agreement, DAZN are able to sub-licence rights to terrestrial and satellite stations. Therefore, certain international audiences may be able to tune into other TV channels to catch the action.
Expected line-up: Paris Saint-Germain’s squad list for the 2025 Club World Cup
Having performed well on both domestic and continental fronts this term, it’s likely Paris Saint-Germain are set to endure an extremely busy period. Although ‘Les Rouge-et-Bleu’ will expect the Ligue 1 title to be wrapped-up soon, they may still need to negotiate a Coupe de France final and the latter stages of the UEFA Champions League amidst the closing weeks of the campaign.
Given the potential exertions on his squad, Luis Enrique may be tempted to leave some of his first-team regulars at home this summer. However, with a colossal prize pot up for grabs, the PSG hierarchy will undoubtedly encourage the Spaniard to take his strongest XI to the States. FIFA would also endorse this course of action, with U.S. soccer enthusiasts eager to see the cream of Europe’s crop in action.
The Club World Cup also provides an opportunity for Enrique to blood in some youngsters, as PSG’s highly-respected academy continues to produce an array of teenage talent. Recent graduates Senny Mayulu, Ayman Kari, and Ibrahim Mbaye have all burst onto the scene of late, while Warren Zaïre-Emery – having transitioned from the youth system to the first-team dressing room at just sixteen years of age – has already racked up over a century of senior appearances for the club.
Current loanees
It remains unclear as to whether those currently navigating loan spells away from the Parc des Princes will be recalled ahead of the tournament.
After enjoying a goalscoring purple patch at the start of his temporary stint in Turin, Randal Kolo Muani has struggled to find the net for Juventus in recent weeks. Marco Asensio has already recorded three UEFA Champions League goals since joining Aston Villa on the final day of the winter transfer window, while experienced defender Milan Škriniar – recruited by José Mourinho at the end of January – has been an ever-present at the back for Fenerbahçe. The future of all three players is yet to be decided, but the Club World Cup could prove an ideal shop window for PSG’s periphery figures.
Paris Saint-Germain's potential Club World Cup squad:
Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Matvei Safonov, Arnau Tenas
Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Presnel Kimpembe, Marquinhos (captain), Lucas Hernández, Nuno Mendes, Lucas Beraldo, Yoram Zague, Willian Pacho, Naoufel El Hannach
Midfielders: Fabián Ruiz, Vitinha, Lee Kang-in, Senny Mayulu, Warren Zaïre-Emery, João Neves
Forwards: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Gonçalo Ramos, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola, Ibrahim Mbaye
Players to watch
Although the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar, and homegrown hero Kylian Mbappé have all departed the Parc des Princes in recent seasons, plenty of superstars still remain. Boasting a healthy mix of experienced campaigners, current world-class players, and promising youngsters, PSG’s squad is the envy of most clubs around the continent.
Dictating the pace and tempo of the match from the middle of the park, Vitinha possesses a deft first touch, razor-sharp vision, and an extraordinary passing range. The Portuguese playmaker is also capable of making an impact in the final third, evidenced by his two goals in Paris Saint-Germain’s emphatic aggregate victory over Stade Brest in February.
Having featured in all 32 of his team’s UEFA Champions League fixtures since arriving in the French capital ahead of the 2022/23 campaign, the technically gifted midfielder is a vital cog in Luis Enrique’s well-oiled machine.
Despite flattering to deceive in recent seasons, Ousmane Dembélé has now re-discovered the scintillating form that once compelled Barcelona to splash an eye-watering €135m on his signature. During a stunning 2024/25 campaign, the fleet-footed Frenchman has registered 21 goals in 24 league appearances to help propel Paris-Saint Germain into an unassailable lead at the summit of the French top-flight.
Dembélé has also been ruthless on the European stage. After hitting a career-first UEFA Champions League hat-trick against Stuttgart on German soil, the dynamic attacker netted the regulation-time winner at Anfield in a tense Round of 16 clash – teammate Gianluigi Donnarumma then performed penalty shootout heroics to take the Parisians through.
Having delivered a series of dazzling displays following his switch from Ligue 1 rivals Stade Rennais last summer, Désiré Doué is considered to be one of the hottest prospects in Europe. Equipped with blistering pace, glue-like close control, and more than one or two tricks up his sleeve, the versatile attacker is a handful for any defence.
After claiming a goal and an assist during PSG’s comfortable UEFA Champions League victory over RB Salzburg in Austria, the highly-rated teenager repeated the feat against Stade Brest at the Parc des Princes.
In March, Doué deservedly received a first call-up for the French international senior squad. Can he extend his impressive season into the summer?
Winner odds: What are PSG’s chances of winning this year?
Despite being an almost unstoppable force within the realms of French domestic football, Paris Saint-Germain haven’t quite managed to cement their status as one of Europe’s very best. A seemingly eternal struggle for UEFA Champions League glory continues, with the Parisians unable to produce the goods when it really matters.
However, life feels markedly different under the stewardship of Luis Enrique. Having previously relied on the mercurial talents of a few big-name players and excused their defensive shortcomings, PSG are now a team built on industry, teamwork, and tactical balance.
No Ligue 1 outfit has scored more or conceded fewer goals this term, nor have they managed to inflict a defeat on Luis Enrique’s men as they continue their procession towards the title. Having also reached the last eight of the UEFA Champions League and maintained hope of retaining the Coupe de France, a momentous quadruple could therefore be on the cards (PSG won the Trophée des Champions at the turn of the year).
While the bookmakers have placed shorter odds on several others, Les Rouge-et-Bleu are considered amongst the favourites to win the 21st edition of the Club World Cup. Should Paris Saint-Germain be declared world champions at the MetLife Stadium this July, it would arguably be the greatest achievement in the club’s decorated 55-year history.
Paris Saint-Germain to win outright: 12/1
Who are the favourites?
It’s clear the bookies believe a UEFA-affiliated outfit will secure the 2025 Club World Cup title, with the leading eleven favourites all hailing from Europe. The lowest-priced CONMEBOL teams are Brazilian duo Flamengo and Palmeiras at 33/1, while reigning Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal are the only AFC outfit to attract odds lower than 100/1. Although African quartet Al Ahly, Wydad AC, Espérance de Tunis, and Mamelodi Sundowns are considered rank outsiders, sole OFC representative Auckland City assume the longest odds at a staggering 1250/1.
Having won the tournament on more occasions than any other club and currently chasing down a record-extending 16th UEFA Champions League triumph, Real Madrid are unsurprisingly red-hot favourites to win a sixth Club World Cup this summer. Familiar foes Manchester City have been installed as second-favourites, despite enduring an extremely underwhelming 2024/25 campaign.
Set to re-gain their Bundesliga title in emphatic fashion, Bayern Munich are also expecting to challenge for international silverware. The Bavarians already have two Club World Cup crowns safely nestled in the Allianz Arena trophy cabinet, and are priced as short as 11/2 to secure a third title in the coming months.
How did Paris Saint-Germain qualify for the 2025 tournament?
Benefiting from the competition’s new ‘ranking’ pathway, Paris Saint-Germain earned a place at the 2025 Club World Cup by virtue of their recent performance in Europe.
UEFA were allocated a total of 12 slots for the 2025 Club World Cup, and will therefore be the best-represented confederation at the tournament. Winners of the last four editions of each continent’s premier club competition automatically gained entry to the competition, resulting in Chelsea (2020/21), Manchester City (2022/23), and Real Madrid (2021/22 and 2023/24) all receiving invites.
The nine remaining European participants were determined by a pre-existing co-efficient system, with clubs awarded points for their UEFA Champions League progress over the past four seasons. Only Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich accumulated more coefficient points within the aforementioned period, ensuring Paris Saint-Germain were ranked as the second-best ‘eligible’ club (i.e. amongst the teams that hadn’t won the UEFA Champions League in any of the preceding four seasons) and therefore comfortably qualified via the ranking pathway.
We’ve provided a brief overview of PSG’s latest European exploits:
20/21 UEFA Champions League: After pipping RB Leipzig to top spot in Group H, the Parisians swept aside Barcelona in the Round of 16 before overcoming Bayern Munich by virtue of the away goals rule. A sobering semi-final exit then followed, as PSG suffered a 4-1 aggregate loss to Manchester City.
21/22 UEFA Champions League: Drawn into Group A alongside RB Leipzig, Club Brugge, and pre-tournament favourites Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain did well to secure safe passage to the Round of 16. Despite beating eventual winners Real Madrid at the Parc des Princes, Mauricio Pochettino’s men were eliminated from the competition after losing by a two-goal deficit in the Spanish capital.
22/23 UEFA Champions League: The 12-time Ligue 1 champions would once again suffer defeat in the first knockout stage, succumbing to Bayern Munich in both legs of a one-sided tie. Nevertheless, recording four wins and two draws in six group-stage fixtures ensured a sizeable coefficient points return.
23/24 UEFA Champions League: The closest they’ve come to UEFA Champions League glory since finishing as runners-up in 2020, PSG progressed to the semi-finals after ousting Spanish duo Real Sociedad and Barcelona in the earlier rounds. A reunion with group stage opponents Borussia Dortmund ended in disappointment, as Edin Terzić‘s stubborn outfit clinched a place in the final.
Paris Saint-Germain’s 2025 Club World Cup kit
Whilst it seems the Parisians won't be releasing a dedicated kit for this summer’s tournament, PSG are expected to unveil their new 2025/26 home shirt on the opening weekend of the Club World Cup.
The likes of Marquinhos, Achraf Hakimi, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will don the updated jersey during the clash with Atlético Madrid at the Rose Bowl Stadium, as millions watch on around the globe. In a tribute to the French capital’s most iconic landmark, the shirt carries a visual representation of the Eiffel Tower’s famous lattice girders.
Manufacturers Nike have retained many of the design elements of this season’s shirt, placing a thick red stripe with adjoining white lines through the middle of a midnight navy background. Having recently agreed on an extension to its lucrative partnership with the club, Qatar Airways will once again serve as front-of-shirt sponsors next term.
History, highlights and statistics
As previously referenced, Paris Saint-Germain have never competed at a Club World Cup throughout the tournament’s 25-year history.
Despite being bereft of any major international honours, the Passy-based outfit have celebrated earning two continental titles. Although both competitions have since been scrapped, Paris Saint-Germain lifted the Cup Winners Cup in 1996 and were proclaimed shared winners of the 2001 Intertoto Cup.