Overview

• Chelsea became the first champion of FIFA’s expanded 32-team Club World Cup with a decisive victory at MetLife Stadium on July 13.
• Cole Palmer opened the scoring, doubled his tally before halftime and set up João Pedro for the third goal in a commanding display.
• The result ended PSG’s bid for a fifth trophy after their Champions League, Ligue 1, Coupe de France and Trophée des champions titles.
• The final drew 81,118 spectators to East Rutherford, New Jersey, where President Donald Trump attended as FIFA seeks to grow the sport in the U.S.
• Chelsea’s triumph under Enzo Maresca caps a breakthrough season that included Europa Conference League success and fourth place in the Premier League.