On July 13, 2025, the Club World Cup final took place at the MetLife Stadium in New York, USA. Facing newly crowned UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain, Premier League side Chelsea delivered a stunning performance, defeating their opponents 3-0 to lift the first-ever trophy of the reformed Club World Cup.
This historic showdown drew a record attendance of 81,118 spectators, the highest of the tournament.
From Underdogs to Champions
Chelsea’s path to the final was far from smooth. In the group stage, they suffered a 1-3 upset loss to Brazilian side Flamengo and only progressed as runners-up. Given their shaky start, few believed they could go all the way.
With pre-final predictions heavily favouring PSG, Chelsea silenced the doubters with a commanding display on the biggest stage.
Palmer Shines with One Goal and Two Assists
PSG appeared to be a diminished version of the team that had dominated previous rounds, struggling with both their attack and defense.
Chelsea capitalized early, in the 9th minute, when Cole Palmer’s curling effort narrowly missed the post. Meanwhile, PSG’s Doue squandered two golden opportunities.
In the 22nd minute, Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez launched a long pass down the right flank to Gusto, whose cross found Palmer in the middle. Palmer calmly slotted the ball into the far corner to open the scoring.
Just eight minutes later, Chelsea broke again after winning possession. Levi Colwill delivered a pinpoint pass to Palmer, who cut inside past Beraldo and netted his second with a low left-footed strike to make it 2-0.
Pedro Seals the Win as PSG Collapses
In the 43rd minute, Palmer led another Chelsea charge and threaded a precise through ball to João Pedro, who made it 3-0 with a composed finish. Palmer, with one goal and two assists, was undoubtedly Chelsea’s player of the match.
PSG attempted a fightback in the second half with efforts from Kvaratskhelia, Dembélé, and Vitinha, but none could breach Sánchez’s goal.
Things worsened in the 85th minute when João Neves was shown a red card for pulling Cucurella’s hair, leaving PSG with ten men and no hope of a comeback.
Chelsea Clinch Their Second Club World Cup Title
This marks Chelsea’s second Club World Cup triumph, their first being in the 2021 edition of the old format. They now stand as the inaugural champions of the revamped tournament.
More impressively, having also won the UEFA Europa Conference League this season, Chelsea have completed an unprecedented collection of all major European and global club titles. They are the first European team in history to achieve such a “Super Grand Slam.”
Chelsea also became the first English team to win the Club World Cup twice, setting a new milestone for English football.
$114 Million Prize and Undisputed Glory
In addition to the historical achievement, Chelsea’s victory brought a substantial financial reward. Their win alone secured them an additional $10 million, with the total prize pool for the tournament reaching $114 million.
Chelsea out-earned all 32 participating teams, including PSG, and emerged as the top club in every sense.
This summer’s trip to the United States proved incredibly fruitful for the Blues with a prestigious trophy and a massive financial windfall. Chelsea has once again proven its championship pedigree. Chelsea has unquestionably emerged as the most successful team in the 2025 Club World Cup.
