Chelsea produced a stunning first-half display to defeat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 and win the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, becoming world champions for the first time in their history.
The Blues seized control early and never looked back, overwhelming the UEFA Champions League winners with ruthless efficiency in front of a packed stadium.
Cole Palmer was the undisputed star, scoring twice and assisting the third goal in a sensational individual performance that lit up the final.
Palmer opened the scoring in the 22nd minute after latching onto a cutback from Gusto and curling a brilliant left-footed finish past Gianluigi Donnarumma.
He doubled Chelsea’s lead just eight minutes later with a near-identical strike, showcasing his composure and technical brilliance from the edge of the box.
Just before half-time, Palmer turned provider, sliding a precise pass into the path of João Pedro, who chipped the ball delicately over the advancing Donnarumma to make it 3-0.
It was a masterclass in finishing and team play, and PSG, stunned and disorganised, were left with a mountain too steep to climb.