Chelsea FC dominated Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 3-0 in a thrilling Club World Cup final at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, with English midfielder Cole Palmer delivering a first-half masterclass. The victory marks Chelsea's second Club World Cup title, following their 2021 triumph.
Palmer opened the scoring in the 22nd minute after capitalizing on a defensive error by PSG's Nuno Mendes. The 21-year-old later doubled Chelsea's lead with a clinical finish and assisted João Pedro for the third goal, cementing his status as the match's standout performer. PSG, despite their status as favorites, struggled to counter Chelsea's tactical discipline and finished the match with 10 players after a late red card.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca outmaneuvered PSG's Luis Enrique, transforming what was anticipated as a strategic 'game of chess' into a decisive victory. The win caps a resilient season for Chelsea, who secured a top-four Premier League finish and triumphed in Europe's third-tier Conference League earlier this year.
The revamped Club World Cup format has drawn global attention, highlighting football's growing commercial and cultural influence. For Asian audiences, the tournament underscores opportunities for regional clubs to compete on the world stage, while diaspora communities celebrate the sport's unifying power.
