Alright, football fans, buckle up! The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final is about to light up MetLife Stadium in New Jersey this Sunday, July 13, and it’s a mouthwatering clash between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Two European heavyweights, one shiny trophy, and a whole lot of pride on the line. Chelsea are gunning to make history as the first English club to win this thing twice, while PSG are chasing their first-ever Club World Cup crown to cap off a jaw-dropping season.
Match Preview
This isn’t just another game—it’s the final of the revamped 32-team Club World Cup, and both teams have fought tooth and nail to get here. Chelsea, led by Enzo Maresca, have been on a roll. They cruised past Fluminense 2-0 in the semi-finals, thanks to new boy João Pedro bagging a brace. The Blues have been building momentum all season, fresh off their UEFA Conference League win and locking in a Champions League spot for next year. They’re underdogs, sure, but Chelsea have a knack for pulling off miracles when the stakes are high.
Then there’s PSG, who’ve been an absolute wrecking ball. Luis Enrique’s squad has bulldozed their way through the tournament, smashing Real Madrid 4-0 in the semis and brushing aside Bayern Munich 2-0 in the quarters. Their only slip-up was a group-stage loss to Botafogo, but since then, they’ve been unstoppable, conceding just one goal all tournament. With a treble already in the bag (Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and Champions League), PSG are the team to beat, and they know it.
These two have history, too. They’ve met eight times before, with PSG edging out Chelsea three wins to two, and three draws. Their last clash was in the 2015-16 Champions League, where PSG knocked Chelsea out 4-2 on aggregate. But finals are a different beast, and Chelsea’s never-say-die attitude could make this a proper scrap.
Team Updates
Chelsea
Good news for Chelsea fans: Levi Colwill and Liam Delap are back after serving suspensions. Colwill should slot right into defense alongside Trevoh Chalobah, giving the backline some extra steel. Moises Caicedo’s ankle is still a worry, but he’s pushing to start. Roméo Lavia and Dario Essugo are touch-and-go with muscle niggles, and Benoit Badiashile’s fitness is up in the air. There’s also talk of Noni Madueke possibly heading to Arsenal, which might mean he sits this one out. On the bright side, Reece James is back from injury and could reclaim his right-back spot.
PSG
PSG are missing defenders Lucas Hernández and Willian Pacho, who are still banned after picking up red cards against Bayern. Lucas Beraldo’s been solid stepping in, though, and didn’t break a sweat against Real Madrid. Ousmane Dembélé’s shaken off any fitness doubts and looks ready to wreak havoc. Luis Enrique’s got no new injuries to worry about, so expect his midfield trio of João Neves, Vitinha, and Fabián Ruiz to run the show.
Possible Lineups
Chelsea (4-2-3-1)
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Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
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Defenders: Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella
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Midfielders: Moises Caicedo (if fit), Enzo Fernández
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Attacking Midfielders: Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Christopher Nkunku
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Forward: João Pedro
PSG (4-3-3)
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Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
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Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Lucas Beraldo, Nuno Mendes
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Midfielders: Fabián Ruiz, Vitinha, João Neves
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Forwards: Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Prediction: Who Will Win?
Look, PSG are the favorites, and it’s not hard to see why. The stats gurus give them a 64.4% chance of winning, and after demolishing Real Madrid and Bayern, they look like a team on a mission. Their attack is electric, their defense is watertight, and they’ve got that big-game mentality. But don’t count Chelsea out. They’ve got a history of upsetting the odds in finals, and with João Pedro firing and Cole Palmer pulling strings, they could nick something.
Still, PSG’s depth and form are hard to ignore. We reckon they’ll come out swinging and take control early. Chelsea might grab a goal to keep things spicy, but PSG’s firepower should see them through.
Our Call: Chelsea 1-3 PSG
