Seattle Sounders have now lost all three Club World Cup matches they’ve contested, and facing the reigning European champions won’t make things easier. For the first time ever, a French club will take on an American side in this competition, as Paris Saint-Germain visit Lumen Field with everything on the line.
Seattle Sounders vs Paris Saint-Germain preview
After suffering a shock defeat in Pasadena on Thursday night, can Paris Saint-Germain save their Club World Cup campaign? Last month, les Rouge-et-Bleu won the Champions League for the very first time, demolishing Inter 5-0 in Munich, the biggest-ever margin of victory in a European Cup Final. Thus, when Luis Enrique's side then demolished Atlético Madrid 4-0 in their Club World Cup opener, many were touting the French champions as favourites to become champions of the world.
Thus, it was a massive shock for everyone when, late on Thursday night, les Parisiens were beaten 1-0 by Botafogo at the Rose Bowl; the game's only goal coming nine minutes before half time. Lucho's team do remain second in Group B, above Atleti by virtue of head-to-head, but only a victory in the Pacific Northwest will guarantee PSG's place in the round of 16.
Well, the Ligue 1 champions are overwhelming favourites to pick up the points they require at Lumen Field, but Seattle Sounders will be ultra-motivated to claim an historic result. Brian Schmetzer's side are yet to get off the mark at this summer's tournament, but they have been competitive in both matches to date. First, the Rave Green were defeated 2-1 by Botafogo, with Cristian Roldán's late header setting up a grand-stand finish, but an equaliser was not forthcoming.
Then, on Thursday, the Sounders were defeated 3-1 by Atlético Madrid, with Albert Rusnák slotting home to half the deficit, only for Atleti to go up the other end and rubber stamp victory. Thus, Seattle would need to win by three clear goals to stand any chance of reaching the round of 16, which isn't going to happen, but they'd love to take the newly-crowned European champions out with them.
Seattle Sounders vs Paris Saint-Germain head-to-head record
These two clubs have never previously met
Seattle Sounders team news
The Sounders' all-time record scorer Jordan Morris was back on the bench against Atlético Madrid, having not featured since 27 April due to a hamstring injury, so it would be great if he could see some action here. Fellow winger Paul Arriola as well as centre-backs Yeimar Gómez Andrade and Kim Kee-hee remain sidelined, which certainly hasn't helped Seattle's cause
Brian Schmetzer chose to go with youngster Kalani Kossa-Rienzi at right-back on Thursday, getting the nod over Alex Roldán, while Reed Baker-Whiting came in for veteran Nouhou Tolo on the opposite side. Paul Rothrock could keep his place on the left-wing, chosen over recent arrival Ryan Kent.
Seattle Sounders predicted lineup vs Paris Saint-Germain: (4-3-3): Frei; A Roldán, Ragen, Bell, Nouhou; C Roldán, Vargas, Rusnák; de la Vega, Rothrock, Musovski.
Seattle Sounders player to watch vs Paris Saint-Germain
19 year old defensive midfielder Obed Vargas is one of the best in his position in Major League Soccer, so this will be another opportunity for the Mexican international to impress suitors.
Paris Saint-Germain team news
If Luis Enrique was planning to heavily rotate to round-out the group stages, well Botafogo put pains to those potential plans. Top-scorer Ousmane Dembélé is still yet to feature at the Club World Cup due to a quadricep injury, hence why Gonçalo Ramos has led the line in both matches so far.
Lucho heavily rotated his midfield on Thursday, with Warren Zaïre-Emery and Senny Mayulu alongside Vitinha, but Fabián Ruiz and João Neves are likely to return this time.
Paris Saint-Germain predicted lineup vs Seattle Sounders: (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; João Neves, Vitinha, Fabián; Doué, Ramos, Kvaratskhelia.
Paris Saint-Germain player to watch vs Seattle Sounders
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has scored seven goals in 27 PSG appearances since arriving from Napoli in January, so could the Georgian be the difference in the Pacific Northwest on Monday?
Seattle Sounders vs Paris Saint-Germain prediction
If Seattle were hoping they'd be facing a heavily-rotated PSG side, well that's unfortunately not going to be the case, with a very comfortable away win likely at Lumen Field: Seattle Sounders 0-3 Paris Saint-Germain.
Seattle Sounders vs Paris Saint-Germain FAQs - FIFA Club World Cup
How to watch Seattle Sounders vs Paris Saint-Germain FIFA Club World Cup game on TV channel?
Seattle Sounders vs Paris Saint-Germain FIFA Club World Cup game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: DAZN UK
- USA: DAZN USA.
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Seattle Sounders vs Paris Saint-Germain FIFA Club World Cup game on live streaming?
Seattle Sounders vs Paris Saint-Germain FIFA Club World Cup game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: DAZN UK
- USA: DAZN USA.
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Seattle Sounders vs Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup?
Seattle Sounders vs Paris Saint-Germain takes place on Monday 23 June 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (BST), 15:00 (EDT) & 12:00 (PDT).