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Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain Set for Club World Cup Final

Semifinal routs by Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain cap a 32-team format that has drawn near-capacity crowds in U.S. stadiums, setting up Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium

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Overview

  • Joao Pedro’s brace secured a 2-0 win for Chelsea over Fluminense in the first semifinal at Meadowlands Stadium on July 8.
  • Paris Saint-Germain overwhelmed Real Madrid 4-0 on July 9, with a three-goal first half under Luis Enrique securing their spot in the final.
  • Fluminense’s 11-match unbeaten streak ended as they bowed out to Chelsea, while Real Madrid suffered their heaviest defeat of the campaign.
  • Sunday’s final on July 13 at MetLife Stadium will determine the inaugural champion of FIFA’s expanded 32-team Club World Cup.
  • The tournament’s U.S. venues have neared capacity throughout the group and knockout stages, highlighting FIFA’s strategy to globalize club competition ahead of the 2026 World Cup.