Kylian Mbappé jogged, clapped his hands together and waved to a crowd of excited fans before checking into the Club World Cup for the first time.

Kylian Mbappé made his Club World Cup debut as Real Madrid beat Juventus 1-0 thanks to another goal from breakout star Gonzalo Garcia.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Kylian Mbappe jogged, clapped his hands together and waved to a crowd of excited fans before checking into the Club World Cup for the first time. From there, the Real ...

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, left, and Juventus' Daniele Rugani challenge for the ball during the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Real Madrid and Juventus in Miami Gardens, Fla ...

French star Kylian Mbappe returned to action for Real Madrid after missing all three group games of the Club World Cup with gastroenteritis.

The Real Madrid forward could make his Club World Cup debut Tuesday against Juventus in the round of 16 after being listed among coach Xabi Alonso’s substitutes when lineups were released.

Mbappé had a gastrointestinal illness before Real Madrid’s opening Club World Cup match and was treated at a hospital. He sat out all three group matches as Madrid won two and drew the other.

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe warms up for the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Real Madrid and Juventus in Miami Gardens, Fla., Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Real Madrid fans have another reason to smile as Kylian Mbappe inches closer to his much-awaited debut at this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup. After sitting out the group stage due to illness, the ...