Chelsea have officially been crowned Club World Cup champions after delivering a commanding performance in the final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Playing at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Monday (July 14, 2025), The Blues secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain.
Cole Palmer emerged as the hero of the night, scoring twice to lead Chelsea to glory. Joao Pedro added the third goal, continuing his impressive form from the semifinals. This triumph marks a remarkable year for Chelsea, who had earlier lifted the UEFA Conference League trophy.
In contrast, PSG were forced to set aside their aspirations of global dominance. Despite entering the tournament as UEFA Champions League winners, the Parisians struggled to match the cohesive and disciplined performance of Enzo Maresca’s side, who looked sharp from the opening whistle.
Chelsea’s path to the title, however, was far from straightforward. The group stage posed significant challenges, including a 3-1 defeat to Flamengo. Nevertheless, victories over LAFC and Esperance were enough to secure progression to the knockout rounds.
In the Round of 16, Chelsea showcased their attacking prowess with a commanding 4-1 win over Benfica, featuring goals from Christopher Nkunku, Neto, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. The momentum carried into the quarterfinals, where a goal from Palmer and a costly mistake by Palmeiras goalkeeper Weverton secured a narrow 2-1 win.
The semifinals saw Joao Pedro shine, scoring both goals in a decisive 2-0 victory over Fluminense, sending Chelsea into the final with confidence.
In the end, it was Cole Palmer’s brace in the final that sealed Chelsea’s triumph, crowning them as the best club side in the world.
