Overview
- The final kicks off Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, capping the first 32-team Club World Cup format.
- PSG enter as favorites after winning Ligue 1, the Coupe de France and the Champions League, with coach Luis Enrique cautioning that Chelsea’s tactical strength demands full focus.
- Chelsea arrive as underdogs bolstered by Enzo Maresca’s attack-minded setup and Joao Pedro’s match-winning brace that secured their 2-0 semifinal win over Fluminense.
- PSG are without defenders Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez after red-card suspensions, and Chelsea regain Levi Colwill along with striker Liam Delap after yellow-card bans.
- The competition functions as a pilot for 2026 World Cup host venues in the US and distributes a total prize pool of $1 billion.