Chelsea Crush PSG to Win 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Title
Cole Palmer’s brilliance led Chelsea to a dominant 3-0 victory over PSG at MetLife Stadium (USA) in the final held early on July 14, securing the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup title.
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Chelsea Beat PSG 3-0 to Win 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
Ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final in the United States, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) were considered the stronger side, having convincingly defeated top clubs like Atletico Madrid, Inter Miami, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid. In contrast, Chelsea had a relatively easier path to the final and made little impression on their way to the title match.
Chelsea Dominate PSG in the First Half (Photo Getty)
PSG started with their strongest lineup, featuring stars like Doue, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia, Vitinha, and Fabián Ruiz. On the Chelsea side, midfielders Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, and Cole Palmer supported striker João Pedro.
Right from the kickoff, Chelsea surprisingly took control and applied strong pressure on PSG’s goal. The English side looked physically superior and dominated possession. In just the 8th minute, Cole Palmer made his presence known with a powerful long-range shot that narrowly missed the target.
Chelsea’s relentless pressure paid off in the 22nd minute. After receiving a pass from Malo Gusto, Cole Palmer found space just outside the box and curled a precise left-footed shot past Gianluigi Donnarumma, giving Chelsea a 1-0 lead.
Cole Palmer Shines with a Brace Against PSG (Photo: Getty)
Just eight minutes after his opener, Cole Palmer once again showed his class. Receiving a long pass from the right wing, the English midfielder cut inside and curled a brilliant left-footed strike into the net, doubling Chelsea’s lead to 2-0.
Two minutes before halftime, Chelsea’s fluid attacking play tore PSG apart. Palmer delivered a perfectly timed through ball to new signing João Pedro, who beat the offside trap and chipped the ball over Gianluigi Donnarumma with composure, making it 3-0 in favor of the Premier League side—leaving the PSG defense in shock.
In the second half, PSG pushed forward in search of a comeback, but Chelsea, protecting their three-goal advantage, switched to a defensive setup. Goalkeeper Robert Sánchez stood out with a solid performance, keeping the clean sheet intact.
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João Pedro Scores Chelsea’s Third Goal to Make It 3-0 (Photo Getty)
Chelsea’s 27-year-old goalkeeper Robert Sánchez delivered a standout performance with a series of impressive saves, most notably a lightning-fast reaction stop to deny Ousmane Dembélé’s close-range shot in the 52nd minute.
Despite dominating possession for much of the second half, PSG struggled to break through Chelsea’s disciplined and well-organized defense. Their hopes of a comeback faded further in the 85th minute when midfielder João Neves was shown a red card for pulling Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella’s hair, leaving the French side with 10 men.
After 90 minutes of dominant football, Chelsea sealed a convincing 3-0 victory over PSG in the final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, securing the prestigious title. This marks manager Enzo Maresca’s second trophy with Chelsea, following their UEFA Conference League triumph just two months earlier. It is also Chelsea’s second FIFA Club World Cup title, with their first coming in 2021.
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Chelsea Clinch 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Title in Dominant Fashion (Photo Getty)
The intensity of the match didn’t end with the final whistle. A post-match scuffle broke out between players of both sides, prompting coaching staff from Chelsea and PSG to intervene. PSG manager Luis Enrique added to the controversy with an unsportsmanlike act—slapping João Pedro, who fell to the ground, sparking further chaos.
Before the final, PSG had been in dominant form, scoring 16 goals and conceding only once throughout the tournament. They had consistently built early leads, then conserved energy in the second halves—most notably against Inter Miami in the Round of 16 and Real Madrid in the semifinals. Ironically, Chelsea used the same strategy to defeat PSG and claim the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup title.
Starting Lineups:
Chelsea:
Sánchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; James (Dewsbury-Hall 77'), Caicedo; Neto (Nkunku 78'), Enzo Fernández (Santos 61'), Palmer; João Pedro (Delap 67')
Goals: Palmer (22’, 30’), João Pedro (43’)
PSG:
Donnarumma; Hakimi (Ramos 73'), Marquinhos, Beraldo, Mendes; Vitinha, Neves, Fabián Ruiz (Zaïre-Emery 73'); Doue (Mayulu 73'), Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia (Barcola 58')