Chelsea Clinch FIFA Club World Cup Title with Stunning 3-0 Victory Over PSG

July 14, 2025 – Chelsea FC made a resounding statement in the inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup, defeating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final held at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. The victory marks a triumphant return for the London club, which has undergone a transformative overhaul since their 2021 Champions League triumph, backed by a reported £1 billion net spend over four years.The match showcased Chelsea’s youthful squad, averaging 23 years old, outmaneuvering PSG’s star-studded lineup.

Cole Palmer emerged as the standout performer, orchestrating the attack that led to a commanding first-half lead. The game turned controversial in the 85th minute when PSG’s Neves was sent off after a VAR review for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair, compounding PSG’s woes. Post-match tensions escalated as PSG manager Luis Enrique appeared to slap Chelsea’s Joao Pedro, an incident mediators quickly diffused.

This win, attended by 81,118 spectators including U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, nets Chelsea approximately £90 million and signals a new era under the Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital regime. PSG’s defeat raises questions about their tactical approach, while Chelsea’s success highlights the potential of their young core on the global stage.