The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.
Photo highlights from the Club World Cup semifinals
Fluminense’s Everaldo attempts a shot on goal that went high against Chelsea during the second half of a Club World Cup semifinal soccer match in East Rutherford, N.J., Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
This gallery, curated by AP photo editors, features photo highlights from the semifinals of the Club World Cup soccer competition in the United States. The tournament ends Sunday with a final between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
___
Follow AP visual journalism:
Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele (10) celebrates after scoring during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between PSG and Real Madrid in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele (10) celebrates after scoring during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between PSG and Real Madrid in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Real Madrid’s goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (1) looks back after Paris Saint-Germain’s Goncalo Ramos (9) scored his side’s fourth goal during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between PSG and Real Madrid in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Real Madrid’s goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (1) looks back after Paris Saint-Germain’s Goncalo Ramos (9) scored his side’s fourth goal during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between PSG and Real Madrid in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Paris Saint-Germain’s Fabian Ruiz, bottom, celebrates with team mate Achraf Hakimi after scoring his side’s third goal during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between PSG and Real Madrid in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Paris Saint-Germain’s Fabian Ruiz, bottom, celebrates with team mate Achraf Hakimi after scoring his side’s third goal during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between PSG and Real Madrid in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe (9) reacts after a play against Paris Saint-Germain’s Joao Neves (87) during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between PSG and Real Madrid in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe (9) reacts after a play against Paris Saint-Germain’s Joao Neves (87) during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between PSG and Real Madrid in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
PSG fans cheer their team during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between PSG and Real Madrid in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
PSG fans cheer their team during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between PSG and Real Madrid in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Fluminense’s Keno (11) reacts after missing a shot at goal during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between Fluminense and Chelsea in East Rutherford, N.J., Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Fluminense’s Keno (11) reacts after missing a shot at goal during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between Fluminense and Chelsea in East Rutherford, N.J., Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Chelsea’s Joao Pedro (20) is congratulated by Enzo Fernandez after scoring his side’s 2nd goal during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between Fluminense and Chelsea in East Rutherford, N.J., Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Chelsea’s Joao Pedro (20) is congratulated by Enzo Fernandez after scoring his side’s 2nd goal during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between Fluminense and Chelsea in East Rutherford, N.J., Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio watches as the ball sails into the net for a goal by Chelsea’s Joao Pedro during the second half of a Club World Cup semifinal soccer match in East Rutherford, N.J., Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio watches as the ball sails into the net for a goal by Chelsea’s Joao Pedro during the second half of a Club World Cup semifinal soccer match in East Rutherford, N.J., Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Chelsea’s Joao Pedro, left, scores his side’s 2nd goal during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between Fluminense and Chelsea in East Rutherford, N.J., Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Chelsea’s Joao Pedro, left, scores his side’s 2nd goal during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between Fluminense and Chelsea in East Rutherford, N.J., Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Chelsea’s Pedro Joao, left, and Fluminense’s Thiago Silva go for a header during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between Fluminense and Chelsea in East Rutherford, N.J., Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Chelsea’s Pedro Joao, left, and Fluminense’s Thiago Silva go for a header during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between Fluminense and Chelsea in East Rutherford, N.J., Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
A Chelsea fan lifts a scarf prior to the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between Fluminense and Chelsea in East Rutherford, N.J., Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
A Chelsea fan lifts a scarf prior to the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between Fluminense and Chelsea in East Rutherford, N.J., Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Paris Saint-Germain’s Fabian Ruiz celebrates with team mate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after scoring his side’s opening goal during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between PSG and Real Madrid in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Paris Saint-Germain’s Fabian Ruiz celebrates with team mate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after scoring his side’s opening goal during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between PSG and Real Madrid in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo, left, grabs Fluminense’s German Cano during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between Fluminense and Chelsea in East Rutherford, N.J., Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo, left, grabs Fluminense’s German Cano during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between Fluminense and Chelsea in East Rutherford, N.J., Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Fluminense’s Jhon Arias (21) and Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah (23) battle for the ball during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between Fluminense and Chelsea in East Rutherford, N.J., Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Fluminense’s Jhon Arias (21) and Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah (23) battle for the ball during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between Fluminense and Chelsea in East Rutherford, N.J., Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Paris Saint-Germain’s Fabian Ruiz scores his side’s opening goal during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between PSG and Real Madrid in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Paris Saint-Germain’s Fabian Ruiz scores his side’s opening goal during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between PSG and Real Madrid in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois (1) and Dani Carvajal (2) look on at a goal scored by Paris Saint-Germain’s Goncalo Ramos (9) during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between PSG and Real Madrid in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois (1) and Dani Carvajal (2) look on at a goal scored by Paris Saint-Germain’s Goncalo Ramos (9) during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between PSG and Real Madrid in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)