Chelsea produced a commanding performance to defeat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, lifting the prestigious trophy for the first time in their history. The match, played in front of a packed at the MetLife Stadium in the United States, showcased Chelsea’s tactical discipline, youth talent, and clinical finishing.
PSG, who had looked strong throughout the tournament, were stunned by Chelsea’s early dominance. Despite fielding a full-strength squad including Cole Palmer and Ousmane Dembele, the French side were outplayed in every department by an energetic Chelsea lineup.
Chelsea 3‑0 PSG: Comprehensive Final Match Report
| Date | Teams | Final Score | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2025 15:00 EDT | Chelsea vs PSG | 3-0 | MetLife Stadium |
Chelsea delivered a stunning first‑half performance to defeat Paris Saint‑Germain 3‑0 in the Club World Cup 2025 Final. Goals by Cole Palmer (22′, 30′) and Joao Pedro (43′) put the result beyond doubt by halftime.
Cole Palmer was opened scoring with a curling strike into the bottom-left corner (22′), then doubled the lead with a near-identical effort at 30′. Joao Pedro: Finished neatly with a chip over Gianluigi Donnarumma after receiving a precise assist from Palmer (43′).
PSG’s Joao Neves was sent off in the 85th minute for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair—confirmed via VAR review. Post‑match tempers flared – PSG coach Luis Enrique appeared to shove João Pedro during a confrontation, and UEFA may investigate the incident.
Chelsea now hold the Club World Cup title for the second time (first win in 2021). This victory came in front of a star-studded crowd, including former US President Donald Trump, who presented the trophy to captain Reece James, amid boos from parts of the audience.
For the 2025 FIFA club World Cup Awards, Cole Palmer was awarded the Golden Ball as tournament MVP and was praised by coach Enzo Maresca for his impact.
2025 FIFA World Cup Final Match Stats
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Date: July 13, 2025
- Attendance: 81,188
- Score – Chelsea 3-0 PSG
Chelsea’s first-half mastery stunned PSG, whose unstoppable run—including wins over Atlético Madrid, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid—came crashing down.
The Blues, under Maresca’s leadership, look set to challenge in upcoming seasons, while PSG must reflect on missed opportunities in decisive fixtures.
