Chelsea and Paris Saint‑Germain clashed at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final at the MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 13, 2025.
Final Result
- Chelsea 3–0 PSG
Key Highlights
- Cole Palmer was the star: he scored two goals (22′, 30′) and set up the third goal.
- João Pedro finished the move with a cool flick in the 43rd minute, assisted by Palmer.
- All three goals came in the first half, sealing a dominant performance.
Drama
- PSG’s João Neves received a red card in the 85th minute for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair.
- A post-match altercation followed, involving PSG coach Luis Enrique, goalkeeper Donnarumma, and Chelsea’s João Pedro, with Enrique reportedly shoving Pedro.
- Former US President Donald Trump presented the trophy—an event which drew significant attention.
Context & Significance
- This was the first-ever Club World Cup final between two European clubs, and Chelsea claimed their second FWC title (first won in 2021).
- The tournament featured an expanded 32-team format, running from June 14 to July 13.