Chelsea delivered a commanding performance on Sunday night to claim the first-ever 32-team FIFA Club World Cup title, stunning European champions Paris Saint-Germain with a 3-0 victory at the MetLife Stadium.
Cole Palmer was the star of the show, scoring twice and providing an assist in a dominant display that sealed a historic win for the London club. The result capped off a remarkable season for Chelsea, who also lifted the UEFA Conference League trophy and secured a top-four finish in the Premier League.
Few had predicted such a comprehensive outcome against a PSG side stacked with talent, but Chelsea’s tactical discipline and clinical finishing proved too much for the French champions.
Palmer opened the scoring midway through the first half with a composed finish, before setting up Chelsea’s second goal shortly after the break. He then sealed the result with a superb solo effort in the closing stages, earning him the Man of the Match award and cementing his status as one of the breakout stars of the tournament.
The victory marks a milestone in Chelsea’s resurgence under manager Enzo Maresca, with the club becoming the first to lift the expanded FIFA Club World Cup trophy, which featured 32 teams in its new format.
“This is a proud moment for everyone at Chelsea,” said Maresca after the final whistle. “It’s been a long journey, but the players showed character, quality, and belief. Cole Palmer was outstanding tonight, but it was a team effort.”
The triumph adds a global crown to Chelsea’s growing list of achievements this season and signals a bold new chapter for the club on the world stage.
