In a thrilling clash of European heavyweights, Chelsea FC overpowered Paris Saint-Germain 3–0 to win the FIFA Club World Cup final at a packed MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.
Under the leadership of head coach Enzo Maresca, the Blues delivered a tactically astute and emotionally charged performance to secure their second Club World Cup title, adding yet another prestigious honor to their expanding international trophy haul.
More than 80,000 fans filled the MetLife Stadium, with notable figures in attendance — including former U.S. President Donald Trump — to witness the showdown.
Cole Palmer opened the scoring with a brilliant brace in the first half, before summer signing João Pedro netted his third goal of the tournament to seal a commanding win over the reigning European champions.
Chelsea’s triumph marks their second Club World Cup title, following their first success in 2021.
While Chelsea dazzled, PSG imploded. Their second-half performance was not only disjointed but also marred by poor sportsmanship. True champions are measured not only by how they win but by how they handle defeat — and PSG failed on both counts.
Led by an increasingly agitated Luis Enrique, PSG’s players lost their composure. The manager himself now faces a likely suspension for an incident involving João Pedro in the dying moments of the match.
Despite showing some attacking promise after the break — with Ousmane Dembélé striking the post and Vitinha firing narrowly wide — PSG could not break down Chelsea’s disciplined back line.
To compound their frustrations, João Neves was sent off late in the game for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair — a moment that perfectly summed up PSG’s unraveling.
This emphatic win cements Chelsea’s growing stature as a global football powerhouse. With the UEFA Super Cup and now the FIFA Club World Cup added to their collection, the Blues continue to prove they are a force beyond English football.
