Chelsea claimed the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a commanding 3–0 victory over Paris Saint‑Germain at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The English side seized control early, delivering a performance that combined tactical discipline with attacking precision.
In the 22nd minute, Cole Palmer broke the deadlock, finishing clinically after a well-worked build-up down the right flank. Just seven minutes later, he doubled Chelsea’s lead with a near-identical curled strike—becoming the first Englishman ever to score a brace in a Club World Cup final . Palmer wasn’t done: in the 43rd minute he set up João Pedro with an incisive through ball, and Pedro calmly chipped the ball over Donnarumma to extend the lead.
PSG entered the second half seeking a resurgence, but goalkeeper Robert Sánchez repeatedly thwarted their advances, preserving Chelsea’s clean sheet . Tempers flared late when PSG midfielder João Neves was sent off for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair—a sign of mounting frustration.
Under Enzo Maresca’s guidance, Chelsea executed a disciplined game plan, effectively pressing PSG and exploiting swift transitions. Palmer’s two goals and an assist secured him Man of the Match honors, while Sánchez’s calm presence in goal ensured a comfortable victory.
The win marks Chelsea’s second Club World Cup title and caps a remarkable season, reinforcing their standing as a resurging force in global football. PSG, meanwhile, are left wondering how they allowed such a dominant display from a side they were expected to challenge.
