FIFA Club World Cup Final 2025: PSG Crowned Champions in Historic Showdown
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final delivered a spectacle worthy of its expanded format, as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Chelsea in a thrilling clash at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, on July 13, 2025. With over 82,000 fans in attendance and millions watching worldwide, this all-European final marked a new era in global club football.
Final Match Summary
Final Score: PSG 3–1 Chelsea
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM EDT / 12:30 AM IST
Referee: Alireza Faghani (Australia)
PSG’s goals came from Ousmane Dembélé, Fabián Ruiz, and Gonçalo Ramos, while Chelsea’s lone strike was courtesy of Christopher Nkunku. The Parisians dominated possession and showcased their Champions League-winning form to secure their first-ever Club World Cup title.
Road to the Final
Paris Saint-Germain
Group Stage: Wins over Atlético Madrid and Seattle Sounders; shock loss to Botafogo
Knockouts:
Round of 16: Beat Inter Miami 4–0
Quarterfinals: Beat Bayern Munich 2–0
Semifinals: Beat Real Madrid 4–0
Chelsea
Group Stage: Wins over LAFC and Espérance de Tunis; loss to Flamengo
Knockouts:
Round of 16: Beat Benfica 4–1 (AET)
Quarterfinals: Beat Palmeiras 2–1
Semifinals: Beat Fluminense 2–0
Prize Money Breakdown
| Team | Total Earnings | Final Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| PSG | $147.7 million | $40 million |
| Chelsea | $129.5 million | $40 million if won. |
This edition of the Club World Cup offered record-breaking financial rewards, making it the most lucrative tournament in club football history.
Halftime Show Extravaganza
FIFA introduced a Super Bowl-style halftime show featuring global music icons:
J Balvin (Latin pop)
Doja Cat (Pop/Rap)
Tems (Afrobeat/R&B)
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