Chelsea crowned FIFA Club World Cup Champions after dominant 3–0 win over PSG

Chelsea claimed the inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup title with a commanding 3–0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium. A flawless first half saw Cole Palmer score twice and assist the third, helping Chelsea become the first-ever champions under the new format. Their clinical display, game management, and tactical setup under Enzo Maresca convinced all that this was not just a win, but a statement.

From the opening whistle, Chelsea were sharp. Palmer teased with an early curling effort narrowly wide, then broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute from a low finish off a slick build-up involving Malo Gusto. Just eight minutes later, he doubled the lead, this time with a clever dummy and finish into the bottom-left corner. His brace established Palmer as the tournament’s top performer.

The first-half barrage wasn’t over. Palmer delivered a perfect through-ball to João Pedro, who lifted a cheeky chip over Gianluigi Donnarumma in the 43rd minute to make it 3–0, effectively sealing the trophy early. From that point, Paris were stunned, even though they dominated possession after the break. 

Temperatures rose late. PSG’s João Neves was sent off for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair in the 85th minute, and a post-match scuffle erupted: PSG manager Luis Enrique was seen grabbing Joao Pedro by the throat before claiming he was trying to defuse tension. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump, present for the ceremony, received boos when he lingered on stage, but Reece James ultimately lifted the trophy for Chelsea. 

This title cements Chelsea’s rise under Maresca: a Conference League win, Champions League, and now the Club World Cup in just weeks, earning Cole Palmer the tournament’s Golden Ball and Robert Sánchez the Golden Glove. PSG, despite their deep run, were left stunned, while the world witnessed a new era of club dominance.