Match Details
Fixture: Seattle Sounders FC vs Paris Saint-Germain
Competition: FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – Group B
Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
Broadcast: Free on DAZN (Global), TNT (USA), Channel 5 (UK)
Global Stakes: What’s on the Line?
This is the first-ever competitive meeting between a Major League Soccer (MLS) club and a French Ligue 1 powerhouse in FIFA Club World Cup history. With Group B wide open, both teams are fighting for survival:
PSG: A win guarantees progression to the Round of 16.
Seattle Sounders: Must win by three or more goals and hope Botafogo defeats Atlético Madrid to advance.
Paris Saint-Germain – Match Preview
Recent Form
Beat Atlético Madrid 4–0
Lost to Botafogo 0–1
Won UEFA Champions League 2024–25
Won Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and Trophée des Champions
Key Players
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – 2 assists vs Atlético, elite dribbler
Vitinha & João Neves – Midfield maestros controlling tempo
Achraf Hakimi – Dynamic right-back with 10+ goal contributions
Gianluigi Donnarumma – Commanding presence in goal
Injury Watch
Ousmane Dembélé (quad strain) – Doubtful
Bradley Barcola – Returning from knee injury
Tactical Outlook
Expect Luis Enrique to field a full-strength XI after rotating in the loss to Botafogo. PSG will dominate possession, press high, and look to exploit Seattle’s fullbacks with overlapping runs and wide overloads.
Seattle Sounders FC – Match Preview
Group Stage Results
Lost to Botafogo 1–2
Lost to Atlético Madrid 1–3
Key Players
Albert Rusnák – Scored vs Atlético, MLS assist leader in 2024
Cristian Roldán – Versatile engine in midfield
Ryan Kent – Former Liverpool winger, joint-most assists in MLS
Stefan Frei – Veteran goalkeeper with big-game experience
Injury Concerns
Jordan Morris – Hamstring (doubtful)
Paul Arriola – Out (ACL)
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi – Knock vs Atlético
Nouhou Tolo – Form dip, may be rotated
Tactical Outlook
Coach Brian Schmetzer will likely opt for a compact 4-2-3-1, relying on counter-attacks and set pieces. Expect Rusnák and Kent to lead transitions, while Frei will need to deliver a standout performance in goal.
Head-to-Head & Stats
First-ever meeting between Seattle Sounders and PSG
PSG: 4 wins in last 5 matches, 15 goals scored
Seattle: 1 win in last 5, 8 goals conceded in last 3
PSG’s depth and quality should prove too much, but the Sounders could grab a goal with home support.
How to Watch Seattle Sounders vs PSG – Club World Cup 2025
Streaming: DAZN (Free Worldwide)
TV (USA): TNT, truTV
TV (UK): Channel 5
Kickoff: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
MATCH ODDS
Seattle Sounders FC + 1200 Draw + 650 Paris Saint-Germain – 525
Over 2.5 – 125 Under 2.5 – 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 22, 2025
