Overview

• Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3:0 at MetLife Stadium on July 13 to claim the first 32-team Club World Cup title in the United States.
• PSG coach Luis Enrique struck Chelsea’s João Pedro after the final whistle, triggering a mass brawl among players.
• US President Donald Trump refused to leave the podium during the trophy ceremony, delaying celebrations and drawing boos from the crowd.
• The tournament saw patchy attendance with many half-empty stadiums as extreme heat and storm interruptions forced multiple delays.
• FIFA is expected to consider sanctions against Enrique and assess whether the enlarged format and tight calendar remain sustainable.