Overview
- The final takes place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 13 as the climax of FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup.
- Paris Saint-Germain reached the title match by routing Real Madrid 4-0 in the semifinals, while Chelsea advanced with a 2-0 win over Fluminense.
- This edition marks the first Club World Cup to feature 32 teams in a World Cup-style format, prompting debate over calendar congestion and player welfare.
- FIFA has allocated a record $1 billion prize pool for the tournament, with payouts rising each round and a $40 million bonus for the champion.
- Chelsea will contest its third Club World Cup final after appearances in 2012 and 2021, while PSG makes its debut and holds a slight edge in eight Champions League meetings.