Chelsea thrashes PSG 3–0 to win the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

In a dominant performance in New York, Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3–0 to lift the FIFA Club World Cup trophy for the second time.

Cole Palmer paved the way for the victory with two goals in the first half. The young forward showed composure and precision, leaving the PSG defense stunned. In the second half, summer signing João Pedro sealed the score with his third goal of the tournament, securing the title against the reigning European champions.

With this win, Chelsea becomes Club World Cup champion for the second time, repeating their 2021 triumph.

PSG loses control in the final minutes

Tensions flared during stoppage time as PSG players, frustrated with the scoreline, began committing increasingly aggressive fouls. Left-back Nuno Mendes received a yellow card for a reckless tackle, reflecting the team’s emotional collapse.

The situation escalated at the 85th minute when João Neves, visibly irritated with Cucurella, pulled the Chelsea defender’s hair off the ball. Initially shown a yellow card, Neves was sent off after a VAR review, reducing PSG to ten men.

No comeback in sight for PSG

Despite being a man down, PSG continued pressing late in the game but failed to break through Chelsea’s solid defense. Their best chance came when Ramos found himself in front of an open goal, only to head the ball backward — a moment symbolic of PSG’s night.

With just five minutes of stoppage time added — a surprisingly short amount considering all the delays — Chelsea calmly held possession until the final whistle, closing out a decisive and deserved win.

With authority and discipline, Chelsea proved why they remain a global powerhouse, comfortably outclassing PSG to claim the title in the expanded format of the FIFA Club World Cup.