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Why was the PSG vs Real Madrid semifinal at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 delayed?

The semifinal clash between PSG and Real Madrid at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 started a few minutes later than expected.

Kylian Mbappe #9 of Real Madrid C.F. warms up prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid CF at MetLife Stadium on July 09, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
© Buda Mendes/Getty ImagesKylian Mbappe #9 of Real Madrid C.F. warms up prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid CF at MetLife Stadium on July 09, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Kickoff for the semifinal between PSG and Real Madrid at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 was delayed by 10 minutes. According to Spanish show El Partidazo de Cope, the game started later than expected due to a traffic accident near the MetLife Stadium.

The game was originally scheduled to start at 3:00 PM (ET), but fans may have noticed that both Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid players were still doing warmup drills at that time.

The start time for this Club World Cup semifinal only suffered a 10-minute delay, keeping fans waiting to see these sides battle it out for a place in the final. Fortunately, it didn’t take that long for the game to get underway.

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The winner of this clash will set up a meeting with Chelsea, who took care of business in their semifinal against Fluminense in New Jersey on Tuesday. Now, it remains to be seen whether the Blues’ next opponent will be PSG or Real Madrid.

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The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final will take place on Sunday, July 13, at 3:00 PM (ET) also at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Hopefully, kickoff takes place as scheduled without any delays this time.

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