Chelsea Stun PSG 3-0 to Claim Club World Cup Title

Chelsea claim the Club World Cup title with a dominant 3-0 win over PSG, thanks to Cole Palmer's brace and a Joao Pedro goal. Read match highlights and reaction.

Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain with a 3-0 victory in the Club World Cup final, becoming the first champions of the competition's new era. Cole Palmer scored a brace, setting the tone for a dominant performance that denied PSG a potential clean sweep of trophies for the 2024/25 season. After both teams suffered unexpected defeats to Brazilian sides in the group stage, Chelsea and PSG navigated their respective knockout brackets to face off in the final at New York's MetLife Stadium.

Chelsea kicked off the match with intense pressure, spearheaded by Joao Pedro, who had shone in the semi-finals. A near-opportunity arose on eight minutes when Cole Palmer's shot took a slight deflection off Lucas Beraldo, narrowly veering wide. PSG countered by targeting Chelsea's defensive vulnerabilities, with Marc Cucurella making a crucial last-ditch interception to deny Achraf Hakimi, who had been left unmarked following Désiré Doué's pass.

Enzo Maresca's Chelsea had a clear strategy, and PSG were unable to withstand the tide. Cole Palmer emerged as the hero, scoring two stunning goals within eight minutes that left the opposition reeling and the Chelsea fans ecstatic. Palmer's first goal came from a precise finish after a lay-off from Malo Gusto, and his second was a masterpiece, showcasing his skill as he twisted past defenders before slotting the ball home.

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— FIFA Club World Cup (@FIFACWC) July 13, 2025

After Palmer's second goal, Chelsea's European champions seemed dazed, fitting for a match with Michael Buffer's iconic introduction. The knockout blow came when Palmer set Joao Pedro free with a pass, and the Brazilian coolly chipped the ball over Gianluigi Donnarumma for the third goal, exposing PSG's earlier boasts of superiority over Premier League teams, which had been showcased in their UEFA Champions League wins over Liverpool and Arsenal.

CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD. pic.twitter.com/wWUEoi25Ov

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 13, 2025

PSG's hopes of a second-half revival were crushed by Robert Sanchez's heroics, as the Chelsea goalkeeper made stunning reflex saves from Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha. Meanwhile, Gianluigi Donnarumma matched Sanchez's brilliance, denying Liam Delap's powerful strike with an impressive block.

Frustration mounted in Luis Enrique's dugout as Chelsea's relentless aggression and tenacity in the final third effectively neutralized PSG's threats. The match's outcome was sealed when João Neves was given a straight red card for pulling Marc Cucurella's hair with just six minutes remaining, dealing a final blow to PSG's hopes.

Chelsea's trophy haul continued under Enzo Maresca, with the Club World Cup title following their UEFA Conference League win in May—their first trophy since 2021. The victory also brought a significant payday, with Chelsea earning over £90 million in prize money. Meanwhile, PSG fell short of achieving a historic treble, missing the chance to join Barcelona (2015) as the only teams to win the Club World Cup, Champions League, and a domestic double.