Chelsea triumphed 3-0 over Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium to claim the title in the inaugural edition of the revamped FIFA Club World Cup held in the United States.
The Blues sealed the victory in the first half, with standout Cole Palmer scoring twice and assisting Brazilian forward Joao Pedro for the third. PSG struggled to recover from the early blows and couldn’t mount a comeback, especially after Joao Neves received a late red card.
This marks Chelsea’s second Club World Cup title, following their 2021 win in the UAE, and the fifth for English clubs overall. The victory also gives coach Enzo Maresca his second title with Chelsea since taking charge in July 2024, after winning the Europa Conference League earlier this year.
For PSG, the loss ends hopes of completing a historic quadruple, despite winning the domestic league, cup, and the UEFA Champions League. It was their first appearance in a Club World Cup final, falling short of global glory.
Chelsea took home $40 million from the match, while PSG earned $30 million. The two finalists also share in a $1 billion prize pool, part of a broader financial structure that FIFA claims has brought in over $2 billion in revenue.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino declared the dawn of a “golden era” for global club football, celebrating the success of the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup at Trump Tower in New York.
He credited the tournament’s success to strong government backing, especially from former U.S. President Donald Trump, calling him “fantastic” and emphasizing the crucial role of governmental support in staging such an event. The two have grown increasingly close, particularly with the U.S. co-hosting the 2026 World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico.
Meanwhile, FIFA announced new player welfare measures, including a mandatory 72-hour rest between games and a three-week off-season break. FIFA also plans to consider player travel demands when organizing future tournaments, a move welcomed by FIFPRO, the global players’ union.
As Chelsea celebrated their triumph — briefly interrupted by tensions with PSG players — Infantino and Trump joined them on the podium. The FIFA president, clearly pleased with the tournament’s outcome, now turns his sights to the 2026 World Cup, where Trump may again step into football’s global spotlight.
