Paris Saint-Germain Dominates Seattle Sounders in Club World Cup, Advances to Round of 16

Paris Saint-Germain defeated the Seattle Sounders 2-0 to advance to the Club World Cup round of 16. Vitinha's deflected shot in the 35th minute and Bradley Barcola's pass to Achraf Hakimi in the 66th minute secured the win. Seattle has been eliminated from the cup. Paris will play the runner-up of Group A on Sunday in Atlanta.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has secured its place in the Club World Cup round of 16 after defeating the Seattle Sounders 2-0. The match, held at Lumen Field on Monday, saw PSG outplay the Sounders, with the European champions showcasing their dominance. The game's pivotal moments came in the 35th and 66th minutes, where Vitinha's deflected shot and Bradley Barcola's pass to Achraf Hakimi sealed the victory for PSG.

The Sounders, despite controlling the early stages of the match, failed to capitalize on their opportunities. After a close encounter, PSG broke through in the 35th minute. Vitinha's shot, initially appearing to be going wide, was deflected by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and found its way into the Sounders' net [1]. The second goal came in the 66th minute, with a well-executed counterattack by PSG. Bradley Barcola's pass found Achraf Hakimi, who calmly placed his shot past Stefan Frei, securing the win for PSG [2].

Seattle's performance, while commendable, was not enough to keep them in the tournament. The Sounders' elimination leaves them with a focus on the upcoming MLS season. PSG, on the other hand, will now face the runner-up of Group A in Atlanta on Sunday, looking to maintain their momentum [1].

References:
[1] https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/seattle-sounders-eliminated-from-club-world-cup-with-loss-to-psg
[2] https://www.usnews.com/news/sports/articles/2025-06-23/paris-saint-germain-beats-the-seattle-sounders-2-0-to-reach-club-world-cup-round-of-16