Overview

• Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 at MetLife Stadium to secure the first expanded 32-team FIFA Club World Cup title.
• Cole Palmer scored twice and provided an assist to earn the Golden Ball as the tournament’s outstanding player.
• A confrontation between PSG coach Luis Enrique, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and Chelsea’s João Pedro broke out moments before the awards ceremony.
• President Donald Trump presented medals alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino and then remained on stage during the trophy lift, surprising the Chelsea squad.
• The expanded Club World Cup served as a logistical rehearsal ahead of the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.