Chelsea FC made history defeating Paris Saint-Germain in the final FIFA Club World Cup.
Chelsea delivered a stunning 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the final of the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at MetLife Stadium, claiming the title from the European champions.
Cole Palmer starred, scoring twice and assisting another, as Chelsea overcame PSG, who entered as favorites after their recent UEFA Champions League triumph and a 4-0 semi-final thrashing of Real Madrid.
Match Highlights
The game turned one-sided early, with Chelsea leading 3-0 by halftime.
Palmer opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, capitalizing on a Malo Gusto move, then doubled the lead on the half-hour with a precise shot.
He later set up Joao Pedro for the third goal in the 43rd minute, exploiting PSG’s passive defense.
PSG’s woes deepened when Joao Neves received a red card late in the match for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair, confirmed by VAR. Despite a near-miss from Neves, PSG couldn’t recover.
Context and Stakes
PSG, fresh from a 5-0 Champions League final win over Inter Milan, were favored, with Donald Trump and Melania Trump among the 81,118 spectators.
The event featured a Super Bowl-style halftime show, enhancing the occasion.
Chelsea, having also won the UEFA Conference League and finished fourth in the Premier League, earned approximately $125 million, justifying their busy season.
PSG, despite similar financial rewards, missed adding this trophy to their French league and cup double.
Player and Team Impact
Palmer, a standout in the U.S. tournament promotion, proved his worth, while Pedro, signed mid-tournament from Brighton, added to his semi-final brace.
Chelsea’s dominance contrasted with PSG’s earlier form, marking a memorable end to their campaign.
PSG now prepares for the UEFA Super Cup against Tottenham Hotspur in a month.
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