Chelsea beat PSG to win FIFA Club World Cup final
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY, USA, JUL 13 – Chelsea defeated favored PSG 3-0 with Cole Palmer scoring twice and assisting once, securing their second Club World Cup title and $40 million prize, the tournament's largest payout.
- Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 to win the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium.
- Chelsea capitalized on PSG's rare defensive breakdown and a strong tactical plan by coach Enzo Maresca, with Cole Palmer leading the attack.
- Palmer scored two first-half goals and assisted Joao Pedro's third goal before Joao Neves was sent off for a late red card following a VAR review.
- Chelsea lifted the trophy alongside President Donald Trump, while captain Reece James praised the team's progress and ambition for Premier League and Champions League success next season.
- The victory marked Chelsea as the first Club World Cup winners in the expanded 32-team format and earned the club over $100 million, highlighting their rise and potential ahead.
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