PSG Defeats Seattle Sounders to Enter Club World Cup 16/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Paris Saint-Germain secured a 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders to advance to the Club World Cup round of 16. Vitinha and Achraf Hakimi scored in a dominant performance that saw PSG allow no shots on goal. The match marked Jordan Morris’s return to action for Seattle.
PSG Defeats Seattle Sounders to Enter Club World Cup 16: Quick Looks
- Paris Saint-Germain won 2-0 against Seattle to top Group B
- Vitinha’s deflected shot opened scoring; Hakimi added the second after a defensive lapse
- PSG prevented Seattle from registering a single shot on goal
- Seattle eliminated; PSG to face Group A runner-up in Atlanta
- 50,628 fans attended at Lumen Field in Seattle
- Jordan Morris made emotional return from injury
- Luis Enrique praised Seattle’s intensity and fan atmosphere
- Club World Cup continues Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
PSG Defeats Seattle Sounders to Enter Club World Cup 16
Deep Look
Seattle, WA — June 23, 2025
Paris Saint-Germain displayed European dominance in their 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders on Monday night, clinching their place in the round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup. Despite the roar of over 50,000 fans at Seattle’s Lumen Field, the UEFA Champions League holders were clinical and unshakable, never allowing a shot on goal.
Scoring Summary
The breakthrough came in the 35th minute, though somewhat fortuitously. A wayward shot from Vitinha took a sharp deflection off teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and veered into the net, catching Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei wrong-footed.
Seattle’s hopes of a comeback ended in the 66th minute when their defense faltered during a PSG counterattack. Bradley Barcola, unchallenged in midfield, delivered a precise pass to Achraf Hakimi, who was completely unmarked at the back post. Hakimi took his time, settled the ball, and buried it with composure to double PSG’s lead.
Group Stage and What’s Next
The win allowed Paris Saint-Germain to finish atop Group B, edging Atlético Madrid on goal differential after the Spanish side’s 1-0 win over Botafogo. PSG will now face the runner-up from Group A in the round of 16 on Sunday in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
For the Sounders, the loss marks the end of their Club World Cup journey. Despite a spirited effort, the MLS side couldn’t match the European giants’ speed, structure, or precision.
Emotional Return for Morris
A poignant highlight came when Jordan Morris, a hometown favorite and U.S. international, made his return to action for the first time since April. The crowd erupted with applause as he stepped onto the field, symbolizing a hopeful chapter in what has been a frustrating season for the forward.
“This has been one of the toughest parts of my career,” Morris admitted post-match. “You drive around and see yourself on ads for the tournament… I just wanted to be out there helping.”
Coaches React
Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique lauded the level of competition. “It was a great match,” he said. “Seattle played with intensity and quality. I think all the supporters enjoyed the show.”
Seattle’s coach praised his team’s resilience and acknowledged the learning curve in facing such elite competition.
Atmosphere and Attendance
Lumen Field, one of MLS’s most iconic venues, was packed with 50,628 fans. The energy was electric, and despite the result, Seattle’s supporters provided one of the most vibrant atmospheres seen so far in the tournament.
The Club World Cup now moves forward with knockout-stage excitement, and PSG—already a favorite—looks primed for a serious run at the title.
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