EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – July 14, 2025 – Chelsea Football Club has etched its name into the history books, becoming the first-ever champions of the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup. The Blues delivered a commanding performance in the final at MetLife Stadium, defeating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in a match that firmly announced the arrival of this reimagined global club competition.
The star of the show was undoubtedly Cole Palmer, whose electrifying display earned him the coveted Golden Ball award as the tournament’s best player. Palmer was directly involved in all three of Chelsea’s goals, netting two sublime strikes and providing an exquisite assist.
The final, held in front of a tournament-high crowd of 81,188, saw Chelsea assert their dominance early on. Just eight minutes later, he doubled Chelsea’s lead with another precisely placed shot, showcasing his remarkable composure and burgeoning talent.
As half-time approached, Palmer turned provider, delivering a perfectly weighted through ball to João Pedro, who expertly chipped the ball over PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in the 43rd minute to make it 3-0. This dominant first-half performance effectively sealed the victory for Enzo Maresca’s side.