On 14 July 2025, Chelsea Football Club made history by winning the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup, defeating Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 3–0 in the final at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
Match Highlights:
- Cole Palmer emerged as the star of the match, scoring two goals in eight minutes and assisting Joao Pedro for the third goal just before halftime.
- Chelsea’s third goal was a calm chip by Pedro after a brilliant pass from Palmer.
- PSG failed to respond, and tensions rose when Joao Neves was sent off for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair.
Tournament Stats:
- Chelsea ended the tournament as top scorers with 17 goals.
- Other top-scoring teams: PSG, Manchester City, and Bayern (16 goals each).