Chelsea FC were crowned champions of the revamped FIFA Club World Cup 2025 after a stunning 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in a thrilling final watched live by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The final was held on the night of Sunday, July 13, 2025, in the United States, marking the culmination of the first-ever 32-team edition of the tournament.
Despite PSG being pre-match favorites—having knocked out several top contenders along the way—Chelsea silenced critics who claimed they had an easier route to the final.
The game kicked off with high intensity as both sides created early chances. But it was Chelsea who drew first blood in the 22nd minute, when Malo Gusto sprinted down the flank and set up Cole Palmer, who calmly slotted in the opener.
Just eight minutes later, Enzo Fernández delivered a long pass to Palmer, who dribbled past the defense and fired into the far corner, replicating his first goal with clinical precision.
Chelsea dominated the half, and in the 43rd minute, Palmer turned provider, feeding João Pedro a clever through ball. The Brazilian chipped PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma to make it 3-0.
The first half ended with Chelsea firmly in control.
PSG came out strong in the second half, pushing for a comeback, but Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez proved impenetrable.
Controversy erupted in the 85th minute when PSG’s João Neves pulled Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella by the hair. After VAR review, the referee issued a red card.
The match ended 3-0, sealing Chelsea’s first-ever FIFA Club World Cup title under the expanded format.
Chelsea walked away with a staggering $125 million in prize money—$40 million for the final win and $85 million for advancing through the tournament stages.
Award Winners:
- Top Goalscorer: Gonzalo García
- Best Young Player: Désiré Doué
- Best Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
- Player of the Tournament: Cole Palmer
The next edition of the FIFA Club World Cup will be held in 2029.