Overview
- Chelsea delivered a decisive 3-0 victory over European champions Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium to win the Club World Cup final.
- Cole Palmer scored twice and provided an assist in the first half to earn the Golden Ball as player of the tournament.
- FIFA’s new 32-team format offered a record $1 billion prize pool and served as a logistical dress rehearsal for next year’s World Cup.
- U.S. President Donald Trump joined FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on stage to present the trophy and remained in the celebration, leaving players puzzled.
- Postgame tensions saw PSG coach Luis Enrique and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma confront Chelsea’s João Pedro and João Neves receive a late red card for a hair pull.