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PSG and Chelsea Face Lineup Uncertainties in Club World Cup Final

The final caps FIFA’s experiment with an expanded 32-team format on US pitches ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue celebrate a goal in the semifinals against Real Madrid.

Overview

  • The final between Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain and Conference League champions Chelsea takes place Sunday, July 13, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
  • Both clubs have secured at least US$100 million each from the tournament’s US$1 billion prize pool regardless of the result.
  • PSG will be without defenders Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez after each received two-match bans for red cards in the quarterfinals.
  • Chelsea enter the match with doubts over midfielders Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo following limited training and injury setbacks.
  • Organizers view the expanded tournament as a rehearsal for 2026 World Cup logistics, and its free DAZN streaming and intense summer schedule have drawn global attention.