Paris Saint-Germain eyes their first-ever Club World Cup title in a showdown with Premier League giants Chelsea
Chelsea seeks a return to glory while PSG chases an unprecedented five-trophy season
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is set to challenge for a historic quintuple as they face Chelsea in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup on July 14. The match is scheduled to take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, marking the inaugural season of the Club World Cup’s expanded 32-team format.
PSG has already clinched four major trophies this season, having secured the Ligue 1 title, the Coupe de France, the Trophée des Champions, and—most notably—the UEFA Champions League (UCL). Riding this momentum, they finished atop their Club World Cup group with two wins and one loss, followed by a commanding 4-0 victory over Inter Miami in the round of 16.
Despite being reduced to ten men in the quarterfinal, PSG managed a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich, and then emphatically dispatched Real Madrid 4-0 in the semifinals. Over six matches in the tournament, PSG has posted a remarkable record of 16 goals scored and only one conceded.
Led by manager Luis Enrique, PSG stands on the brink of making club history; should they prevail over Chelsea, they will seize their first-ever Club World Cup crown, adding to this season’s maiden Champions League triumph—all while competing under the new 32-team system.
Midfielder Lee Kang-in has featured in all four Club World Cup matches as a substitute, most recently initiating the decisive goal in the semifinal win over Real Madrid to help propel his side to the final.
Chelsea, meanwhile, finished fourth in the 2023-2024 English Premier League season, undergoing significant squad restructuring. The London club reached the final after back-to-back victories over renowned Brazilian teams Palmeiras and Fluminense in the quarterfinal and semifinal, respectively. Known for their strong tradition in major tournaments—including their 2020–2021 UCL title—Chelsea has recently lifted their first-ever UEFA Europa Conference League (UECL) trophy, entering the Club World Cup final in resurgent form. The club is also chasing a second Club World Cup championship, three years after their inaugural victory in the competition.
The upcoming final between PSG, the tournament’s in-form powerhouse, and Chelsea, with their reputation for big-game performances, has garnered the attention of football fans worldwide.
Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”
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