Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 to win the FIFA Club World Cup
Chelsea’s rising star Cole Palmer delivered a sensational performance to lead his side to a 3-0 win over PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. The 22-year-old scored twice and assisted once in a ruthless first-half blitz.
Palmer opened the scoring with a sharp low drive from the edge of the box, then doubled Chelsea’s lead with a similar strike minutes later. Just before halftime, he set up João Pedro with a clever through-ball, and the forward chipped Gianluigi Donnarumma with ease to make it 3-0.
Luis Enrique’s side came into the final full of confidence after winning a historic treble. But they struggled to match Chelsea’s intensity and precision.
Despite dominating possession in the second half, PSG could not break Chelsea’s defence. Robert Sanchez produced key saves to deny Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha, preserving the Blues’ clean sheet.
PSG’s frustration showed in the final minutes. João Neves was shown a straight red card after a VAR review confirmed he pulled Marc Cucurella’s hair off the ball.
At the final whistle, tempers flared again. PSG coach Luis Enrique appeared to strike João Pedro, and Donnarumma shoved the Chelsea player to the ground. Security quickly separated the players and staff.
The match was also notable for its unusual halftime show. U.S. President Donald Trump made an appearance, and British band Coldplay performed before the second half kicked off.
But the real headline belonged to Chelsea and Palmer.
From being released by Manchester City to starring in a global final, Cole Palmer’s rise continues to impress. With two goals, one assist, and a commanding presence, he was named Man of the Match.
His performance confirms what Chelsea fans have suspected for months: they have a new hero in their squad.
This is Chelsea’s second FIFA Club World Cup title. For PSG, it’s another painful lesson in their quest for global dominance.
As the fireworks lit up the New Jersey sky, Chelsea lifted the trophy, and Cole Palmer walked off as a champion of the world.
