Chelsea claimed the Club World Cup title emphatically, defeating PSG 3-0 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. All three goals came in a stunning first half that left the French side stunned and unable to recover, as the English team held firm to secure the global crown.
Cole Palmer was the star of the night, scoring twice in the 22nd and 30th minutes with clinical precision. João Pedro added a third in the 43rd, capping off a near-perfect performance by a Chelsea side that executed their game plan to perfection.
Under new head coach Enzo Maresca, Chelsea delivered a tactical masterclass, with all lines—defense, midfield, and attack—working in perfect harmony. The high press and disciplined structure neutralized PSG’s traditionally aggressive and fluid attack.
Marc Cucurella was outstanding in defense, Cole Palmer proved incisive and deadly in front of goal, and João Pedro’s ability to hold, distribute, and attack added balance and threat to the Blues’ offense. His performance further validated him as a key signing for the club.
Despite coming in as favorites and being widely considered the best team in the world, PSG were outplayed and outclassed. Chelsea, the underdogs, delivered a knockout blow in the first half and never looked back.
It was a statement victory and a defining moment for a Chelsea side in transition, now world champions.
Goals
1
COLE. PALMER. STRIKES. 💥
CHELSEA ARE IN FRONT! 🏆🔵
Into the bottom corner like a cold-blooded finisher 🔵🔥
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2
GOAL!!! COLE PALMER AGAIN!
SAME GOAL. SAME FINISH. @ChelseaFC leads by double now! INCEDIBLE SCENES 🤯
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3
WHAT IS HAPPENING!!!
WHAT A FINISH BY JOÃO PEDRO. Its 3-0 🤯💥👀
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Line ups
Le XI de départ de nos Parisiens ! ⚔️🔴🔵#CFCPSG I #FIFACWC pic.twitter.com/3nIH1dLP7c
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) July 13, 2025
This is your @FIFACWC final line-up. 👇🔵 pic.twitter.com/PHIbFJ5bW9
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 13, 2025
