Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe Hospitalized with Gastroenteritis Ahead of Club World Cup

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French forward Kylian Mbappe was hospitalized on Thursday with an acute case of gastroenteritis, leaving his participation in the Club World Cup in doubt. Mbappe, who missed Real Madrid's opening game against Al Hilal in Miami due to a fever, is currently undergoing tests and treatment. Coach Xabi Alonso expressed hope that the World Cup winner would be available for the team's next match against Pachuca on Sunday.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kylian Mbappe has been hospitalized with an acute case of gastroenteritis, forcing Real Madrid to question his participation in the Club World Cup.
  • Mbappe missed Madrid's opening game against Al Hilal in Miami due to a fever.
  • Coach Xabi Alonso hopes Mbappe will be available for the team's next match against Pachuca on Sunday.
  • Mbappe had trained with the Madrid squad in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on Sunday but was absent from the final session on Tuesday before the match.
  • The forward's last match was France's international against Germany in the third-place playoff at the UEFA Nations League, where Mbappe netted his side's opening goal.
  • Mbappe's hospitalization casts doubt on his involvement in the month-long tournament in the United States.

Statistics:

  • Mbappe missed Real Madrid's opening game against Al Hilal in Miami.
  • The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Federico Valverde missing a late penalty.
  • Mbappe had trained with the Madrid squad in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on Sunday.
  • Mbappe's last match was France's international against Germany in the third-place playoff at the UEFA Nations League.
  • Mbappe netted his side's opening goal in the match against Spain in the semifinals.

Sources:

  • Aljazeera, "FIFA Club World Cup 2025: teams, format, explainer, venue, Messi, Ronaldo" (June 12, 2025)
  • Aljazeera, "Real Madrid draw 1-1 with Al-Hilal at FIFA Club World Cup" (June 18, 2025)
  • Aljazeera, "Real Madrid's Mbappe a doubt for Al-Hilal clash at Club World Cup" (June 17, 2025)
  • Aljazeera, "Spain beat France 5-4 in thriller to reach Nations League final" (June 5, 2025)