Will Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe Play in Club World Cup 2025 after Hospitalization?

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Kylian Mbappe’s recent hospitalization due to acute gastroenteritis has left Real Madrid fans and analysts speculating about his availability for the team’s upcoming FIFA Club World Cup match against Pachuca on Sunday (June 22).

The 26-year-old French superstar missed Real Madrid’s opening group stage game against Al Hilal on Wednesday (June 18) which ended in a 1-1 draw, raising concerns about the team’s attacking potency without their talisman. With the main focus on whether Mbappe will recover in time, his condition remains a critical talking point as Real Madrid navigates the tournament.

Reflecting on Mbappe’s performance last season, he proved himself indispensable to Real Madrid despite the club’s challenges in securing major trophies. After arriving from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer in the summer of 2024, Mbappe led the team’s scoring charts with an astonishing 43 goals in 56 appearances across all competitions. In La Liga, he bagged 31 goals in 34 matches, clinching the Pichichi Trophy as the league’s top scorer. His clutch performances extended to international duty, where he scored and assisted in France’s Nations League matches earlier in June 2025, including a 5-4 defeat to Spain and a 2-0 victory over Germany. Mbappe’s exceptional form last season underscores why his potential absence against Pachuca is a major concern for Real Madrid.

What Happened to Kylian Mbappe?

Mbappe’s illness first surfaced when he skipped a training session on Tuesday, June 17, due to a fever. Initially, Real Madrid’s medical staff were hopeful for a quick recovery, with head coach Xabi Alonso noting that Mbappe was “feeling a bit better” but unable to train in Florida’s intense heat.

However, his condition worsened, leading to his hospitalization on Thursday, June 19, for tests and treatment for acute gastroenteritis. The absence of Mbappe against Al Hilal exposed Real Madrid’s attacking frailties, with young striker Gonzalo Garcia scoring the team’s lone goal in the draw. Without Mbappe’s dynamism, the team lacked its usual flair, putting additional pressure on players like Vinicius Júnior and Rodrygo.

Will Kylian Mbappe Play in the Next CWC 2025 Match Against Pachuca?

The Madrid manager, Alonso has been cautious, stating after the Al Hilal match, “I don’t know if Mbappe will be back for the next game. We’ll see. He wasn’t doing well in the last two days. He’s sick.” Despite early optimism, Real Madrid’s official statement on Thursday confirmed Mbappe’s hospitalization, leaving his participation in doubt.

Recent reports suggest he is responding well to treatment and could return to training by Friday or Saturday, but the Florida humidity and his weakened state pose risks. Alonso’s priority appears to be Mbappe’s long-term health and it is expected that Mbappe will miss the next match.

In case of the entire Club World Cup 2025 tournament, if Real Madrid advance to the next rounds, Mbappe may still play a part in the latter stages. Mbappe is expected to recover within a week and that keeps the hopes pretty alive.