Chelsea Crowned FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Champions After Dominant 3‑0 Win Over PSG

Chelsea have been crowned FIFA Club World Cup 2025 champions, dismantling Paris Saint‑Germain (PSG) with a commanding 3‑0 victory in the final at MetLife Stadium. In front of a record crowd of over 81,000, Chelsea delivered a masterclass in club football, securing their second-ever Club World Cup title.

Chelsea’s breakthrough came through English forward Cole Palmer, who netted two goals in the space of eight minutes—on the 22nd and 30th—while João Pedro wrapped up the scoring before halftime with a cool 43rd‑minute finish that was created by Palmer’s assist. Palmer was later named Best Player of the tournament for his sensational first-half display.

From the opening whistle, Chelsea dominated. PSG, UEFA Champions League winners just months earlier, never recovered—misplacing passes and failing to test Chelsea keeper Robert Sánchez, who was solid throughout.

The match ended in turmoil when PSG midfielder João Neves was shown a red card in the 86th minute for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair—a decision upheld via VAR. Tensions boiled over after the final whistle, culminating in a heated altercation. PSG coach Luis Enrique was fined for reportedly grabbing João Pedro, while goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was also involved in a confrontation.

The final was part of FIFA’s inaugural expanded 32‑team Club World Cup tournament, staged across major U.S. venues. The event broke records: over 2.3 million spectators, $2 billion in revenues, and lavish staging that included halftime performances by J Balvin, Doja Cat, and Chris Martin.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump was in attendance and controversially joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino in presenting the trophy to Chelsea captain Reece James—drawing boos during the ceremony.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, in his first season in charge, led the team to a second trophy: following their UEFA Europa Conference League win just six weeks earlier, the Club World Cup brought season-defining glory. Maresca praised his squad’s “tactical discipline and execution,” suggesting this tournament could soon rival the UEFA Champions League in prestige.

Chelsea’s victory not only delivers sporting glory but also substantial financial reward. They are set to earn up to $154 million in total prize money—approximately $40 million for the final win plus earnings from earlier rounds and guaranteed participation bonuses.

This win cements Chelsea’s place among global club football elite. As the first winners of the revamped, expanded Club World Cup format, they’ve created a landmark moment in club history. With a squad led by young stars like Palmer and Pedro, and tactical leadership from Maresca, Chelsea now turn their focus to the 2025–26 Premier League campaign, aiming to build further on their momentum.