Chelsea Football Club were crowned champions of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup (USA 2025) on Sunday after defeating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in a dominant final performance at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Cole Palmer opened the scoring for The Blues in the 22nd minute with a clever far-post finish, catching PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma off guard.
Palmer struck again in the 30th minute, doubling Chelsea’s lead with a near-identical strike from the edge of the box.
João Pedro sealed the victory just before halftime, making it 3-0 in the 43rd minute with a composed finish.
Despite PSG’s attempts to fight back in the second half, Chelsea’s defensive discipline and goalkeeper Roberto Sánchez ensured a clean sheet, securing a historic victory.
With this win, Chelsea became the first club to lift the FIFA Club World Cup under its new format, etching their name in football history and earning a record-breaking prize money exceeding $120 million USD.