In a historic final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Chelsea produced a commanding performance to defeat Paris Saint‑Germain 3–0, leaving fans and pundits stunned. The win capped off their journey through the expanded 32‑team Club World Cup on U.S. soil.
Cole Palmer Lights Up the Final
Cole Palmer was the standout star—scoring twice in the 22nd and 30th minutes and assisting Joao Pedro’s goal, earning him Player of the Tournament honours. His brace made him the first Englishman to score twice in a Club World Cup final.
Stats & Records
Chelsea struck three goals in the first 21 minutes — all within the opening half-hour — a stunning foil to PSG’s dominant run in the tournament. PSG had only conceded once before the final, during a 0–1 group-stage loss to Botafogo. Parisians finally let in more goals in that first half than across the entire tournament.
Historical Footprint
Palmer’s two-goal display places him among Chelsea legends like Didier Drogba and Eden Hazard as the third player this century to score multiple goals in a major final. He’s also the second Premier League-era player to contribute more than once across multiple finals since Drogba.
Tactical Masterclass by Maresca
Manager Enzo Maresca’s aggressive, high-pressing system set the tone early, exploiting PSG’s left flank and the sweltering conditions. Post-match, he praised his players: “No words … we won the game in the first 10 minutes”.
Post-Match Drama & Celebration
The second half remained tense, highlighted by PSG’s João Neves being sent off for a hair-pull on Marc Cucurella. Chelsea celebrated emphatically, lifting the trophy with former U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino in attendance.
Looking Ahead
Chelsea now stand as champions of the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup, their second title in the competition. The emphatic nature of their win—three goals in one half—resonates across the football world, raising expectations as they build on under Maresca.
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