Chelsea Crowned Club World Cup Champions in Dominating Performance Against PSG
Chelsea FC secured the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup title with a commanding 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, July 13, 2025. The win marks a significant achievement for the London club, solidifying their position among the world’s elite teams.
Despite entering the match as favorites, Paris Saint-Germain were thoroughly outplayed by Chelsea from the start. The Blues took control early and established a decisive lead before halftime. Cole Palmer was instrumental in Chelsea’s success, delivering a standout performance that included two goals and an assist.
Palmer opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, capitalizing on good operate from teammate Malo Gusto to put Chelsea ahead 1-0. He doubled the advantage just eight minutes later, extending the lead to 2-0. Before the break, Palmer then played a key role in setting up Brazilian forward Joao Pedro for Chelsea’s third goal in the 43rd minute, making it 3-0.
The first half dominance left PSG unable to mount a response in the second half. According to reports, the Champions of Europe were unable to find a way back into the match.
After the match, Palmer credited the team’s tactical preparation for the victory, stating, “The coach put a very good game plan in place. He knew where the spaces were…”
The trophy presentation saw Chelsea captain Reece James (24) lift the Club World Cup trophy while standing alongside President Donald Trump. Image: Seth Wenig/AP/picture alliance
This unexpected result saw Chelsea outperform the European champions, showcasing their tactical prowess and clinical finishing. Full match highlights and details are available on FIFA’s website.
The final took place at MetLife Stadium. FootMercato provided live coverage of the match.
