Chelsea Dominates PSG to Win 2025 Club World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium

Cole Palmer Leads the Charge in 3-0 Victory as João Pedro Adds Flair in Front of Packed Crowd

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Chelsea Football Club clinched the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup title emphatically with a 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, July 13, at MetLife Stadium. The Premier League giants delivered a clinical first-half performance, leaving little doubt as to who deserved the crown in front of over 81,000 fans.

Key Highlights:

• Cole Palmer Scores Twice: The 22-year-old midfielder opened the scoring in the 22nd minute and doubled Chelsea’s lead eight minutes later, curling two composed shots past PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
• João Pedro’s Magic: Chelsea’s third came just before halftime, with Pedro latching onto a Palmer pass and delightfully flicking the ball over Donnarumma to seal the scoreline.
• João Neves Sent Off: PSG’s frustrations boiled over in the 85th minute when João Neves was shown a red card after VAR revealed he pulled Marc Cucurella’s hair during an off-the-ball altercation.

This title marks Chelsea’s second Club World Cup trophy and punctuates a dominant campaign in the tournament.

First-Half Brilliance

Chelsea wasted no time imposing their rhythm, with Palmer dictating play early on. After narrowly missing a shot in the 8th minute, Palmer found the net in the 22nd and 30th minutes, exploiting PSG’s left-side defensive vulnerabilities. João Pedro’s clever finish in the 43rd minute made it three before halftime, effectively sealing the result before the second half even began.

Second Half Struggles for PSG

Despite a spirited start to the second half and a flurry of attacking substitutions by manager Luis Enrique, PSG failed to mount a comeback. Goalkeeper Robert Sánchez delivered a stellar performance, stopping close-range efforts from Ousmane Dembélé and others. Chelsea’s defensive organization and high energy proved too much for a PSG squad showing signs of fatigue after a 65-match season.

Coldplay Surprise and Star-Powered Halftime Show

In a halftime show that rivaled the on-field excitement, fans were treated to performances by J Balvin, Doja Cat, Tems, and surprise guests Coldplay, who thrilled the stadium with their hit “A Sky Full of Stars.” Australian singer Emmanuel Kelly, whose inspiring story of resilience from a Baghdad orphanage to the global stage was highlighted by FIFA, also performed to great applause.

Fans Bring the Energy

The match drew 81,118 spectators, nearly reaching MetLife’s 82,500 capacity — the highest attendance of the tournament. Chelsea fans erupted with each goal, while PSG supporters tried to rally their team with chants and drums despite the scoreline.

A Tough Ending for PSG

PSG’s João Neves added a sour note to the evening with his red card, and midfielder Enzo Fernandez limped off for Chelsea in the 61st minute, casting some concern. Despite promising flashes from players like Fabian Ruiz and Kvaratskhelia, PSG couldn’t convert chances into goals.

Ticket Tips and Takeaways

Some fans shared their strategies for affordable ticketing. Chelsea supporter Alexandra Arias revealed she bought her tickets after FIFA dropped prices from $330 to $199.60 the day before the match. Others weren’t as lucky, having paid premium rates earlier in the year.

With the trophy headed back to Stamford Bridge, Chelsea once again proved their mettle on the international stage — and reminded the world that English football continues to thrive on the global level.