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Chelsea Wins the FIFA Club World Cup After Historic Victory Over Paris Saint-Germain
Chelsea, the English team led by international player Cole Palmer, claimed the FIFA Club World Cup title after an overwhelming 3-0 victory over French giants Paris Saint-Germain in the final held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Match Details:
The "Blues" dominated from the start, securing the win in the first half with all three goals scored by midfielder Cole Palmer. He scored twice and provided a crucial assist to his Brazilian teammate João Pedro, who netted the third goal.
Crowd and Official Attendance:
The match was attended by a large crowd exceeding 82,000 spectators, including prominent global figures such as former U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Goals Breakdown:
Palmer opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a low shot from inside the penalty area, taking advantage of a pass from his French teammate Malo Gusto, placing the ball into the right corner past PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
In the 30th minute, Palmer scored his second using a similar approach, dribbling solo into the area and shooting with his left foot into the net.
Just before halftime, Palmer provided an assist for João Pedro, who scored the third goal in the 43rd minute, ending the first half comfortably ahead.
Second Half Developments:
Paris Saint-Germain attempted to rally, but Chelsea’s defense absorbed all attacks and successfully closed all openings at their goal.
In the 85th minute, PSG player João Navas received a straight red card after a VAR review for pulling Spanish player Marc Cucurella by the hair, leaving the French team with 10 players to finish the match.
Tournament Conclusion:
With this victory, Chelsea secured their second title of the season after winning the European Conference League, while Paris Saint-Germain saw their hopes of a fifth title dashed, despite impressive domestic and European achievements this year.
Tournament Summary:
The United States hosted the inaugural expanded edition of the FIFA Club World Cup, featuring 32 teams from June 14 to July 13, 2025—a record number of participants for the competition.
