The FIFA Club World Cup semifinals are set to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, featuring four of the world’s top football clubs. The matches will kick off at 3 PM local time (19:00 GMT) at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, a venue that is slated to host the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We the fans can’t wait to see these match ups, which are sure to deliver high skill and high drama.
Chelsea secured a spot in the semifinals with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Palmeiras. Malo Gusto provided the final blow, scoring the winning goal in the 83rd minute. Earlier in the day, Fluminense booked their place by beating Al Hilal 2-1 in Orlando, Florida. Real Madrid came away with an incredible 3-2 win at the very end against Borussia Dortmund. On the other hand, Paris Saint-Germain claimed a magnificent victory over Bayern Munich with an impressive 2-0 result.
Semifinal Matchups
The first semifinal will feature Fluminense against Chelsea on Tuesday. Fluminense’s decisive win was powered by goals from Matheus Martinelli and Hercules, showcasing their realistic and pragmatic attack. It was Chelsea who started the game in the front foot, scoring an incredible early goal through Cole Palmer. Later, Gusto capped the win with an emphatic late finish.
The other semifinal on Wednesday will pit Paris Saint-Germain against Real Madrid. Of course, what better way to kick that off than with a marquee matchup! Kylian Mbappe returns to his old club for the first time since moving to Madrid in June 2024. Having scored his first goal of the tournament against Poland, killing the game, Mbappe’s scintillating form is only adding to the buildup for this match. Having both pulled out impressive, gritty quarterfinals wins, the two sides now seem set for what should be a technically superior and ultra-competitive matchup.
Key Players to Watch
These next semifinals will feature some players who’ve made indelible marks on this tournament so far. Real Madrid’s Gonzalo Garcia then proved to be the shooter to watch for his team, scoring his fourth goal of the FIFA Club World Cup. His ability to score at will will be key as they go up against a talented PSG team, who edges out Real Madrid in talent on their roster.
Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint-Germain moved the needle with his long shot against Bayern Munich, even beyond the world of soccer. He netted the second goal, which sealed their win. His quickness and lateral movement across the pitch will be foundational pieces of PSG’s tactics in 2023.
Fluminense’s promising duo of Matheus Martinelli and Hercules has already made their mark, while Chelsea’s Malo Gusto and Cole Palmer will look to continue their scoring streaks in a bid for the championship.
Looking Ahead to the Final
Speaking of great sporting events, the FIFA Club World Cup final is this Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Fans won’t want to miss the dramatic finish to this highly-competitive tournament! Intensity levels and anticipation To go with the massive world-wide popularity of these teams and players, the intensity levels are absolutely elevated each match.
We can’t wait to see everyone there for the semifinals and the final! For fans beneath the big top, expect a high voltage atmosphere inside MetLife Stadium. Heritage Aside from its architectural pedigree, RURBANCE uses the venue as a fertile battleground of international football. It will be the site of the much-anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup final as well as other future events.
