Club World Cup Semi-Final Delayed by Traffic at MetLife Stadium

Kylian Mbappé missed the first three matches of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 due to severe stomach pain caused by food poisoning from spoiled chicken, which led to hospitalization and a six-kilogram weight loss. His symptoms, initially mistaken for other conditions, worsened upon arrival in the United States, requiring medical treatment including intravenous fluids. After gradually recovering, Mbappé returned to the tournament as a substitute, scoring a crucial overhead kick against Borussia Dortmund that helped Real Madrid advance to the semi-finals. Despite his improvement, he faced challenges such as dehydration that delayed a mandatory doping test following a win over Dortmund. The upcoming semi-final against his former club PSG at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is a significant event, with both teams experiencing delays including a postponed kick-off due to traffic congestion. Mbappé is now fully fit and expected to start, aiming to impact the match against PSG.