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.

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. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) ...

Kylian Mbappé del Real Madrid calienta con su equipo antes del duelo de octavos de final ante la Juventus en el Mundial de Clubes el martes primero de julio del 2025.

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe walks out to the pitch before the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Real Madrid and Juventus in Miami Gardens, Fla., Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo ...

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 ...