Chelsea take on irresistible Paris Saint-Germain in Club World Cup final
Chelsea have a golden opportunity to become world champions this evening but there is a pretty big obstacle in their way, in the form of Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain.
A fascinating Club World Cup final in New York pits Enzo Maresca’s underdog Blues against a PSG side who look unstoppable, having demolished Inter Milan 5-0 at the end of May to clinch their first-ever Champions League crown and then thumping Real Madrid 4-0 last time out in the Club World Cup semi-finals for good measure.
Chelsea have had a bumpy ride in the United States, overcoming one of the first shocks of the tournament – a 3-1 group stage loss to Flamengo – before seeing their last-16 tie with Benfica marred by a two-hour weather delay but bounced back and comfortably dispatched Fluminense in a dominant display at the semi-final stage.
They now have a date with destiny at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, as Luis Enrique’s incredibly impressive French and European champions stand in their way of an unlikely triumph and a huge payday.
You can sign up to DAZNto watch every Club World Cup game for free , while all the latest updates from the final are in our blog below:
Chelsea v PSG - Club World Cup final updates
Chelsea take on PSG in the final of the revamped Club World Cup | Kick-off 8pm BST, live on DAZN
The Blues enter as big underdogs against the dominant Champions League winners
Chelsea beat Fluminense in their semi-final, while PSG hammered Real Madrid 4-0 in theirs
How Chelsea’s date with destiny could change the trajectory of Enzo Maresca’s tactical evolution
Tournament football can be cruel. It can also act as the making of managers. Enzo Maresca, like Thomas Tuchel before him, will be hoping the latter rings true as his side close in on their date with destiny.
Chelsea have clawed their way to within 90 minutes of becoming, by definition, world champions. Barring a six-minute blip against Flamengo, sparking a loss that proved incredibly beneficial for the Blues’ wider campaign, they have bossed the inaugural Club World Cup to set up a final showdown with the imperious Paris Saint-Germain.
Maresca’s tactical philosophy is slowly beginning to take shape in a way fans can get behind. Suddenly, “Maresca ball” doesn’t feel like such a chore to watch.
Read Will Castle’s full preview from New York:
Maresca’s tactical evolution that led Chelsea to the Club World Cup final
Maresca’s tactical philosophy is finally beginning to reap rewards at Chelsea, but a mammoth test lies in wait in the Club World Cup final
Luke Baker13 July 2025 16:50
Noni Madueke leaves Club World Cup camp to complete Arsenal move, Enzo Maresca confirms
Enzo Maresca has all but confirmed Noni Madueke’s imminent switch Arsenal after revealing that the winger has left the Chelsea camp ahead of the Club World Cup final.
Madueke looks set to become the latest player to swap blue for red in London after a £48.5m fee was agreed between the two clubs, with Chelsea giving him permission to undergo a medical.
The 23-year-old will subsequently play no part in Chelsea’s bid to become world champions as they take on Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey on Sunday.
“Noni is in contact with the new club,” he told a press conference. “I guess he is going to be (announced) in the next hours.”
Madueke leaves Chelsea camp ahead of Arsenal move, Maresca confirms
Madueke is expected to complete his transfer to Arsenal imminently
Luke Baker13 July 2025 16:40
Club World Cup final results
So, how did we get here?
QUARTER-FINALS
Friday 4 July
Palmeiras 1-2 Chelsea
Fluminense 2-1 Al-Hilal
Saturday 5 July
PSG 2-0 Bayern Munich
Real Madrid 3-2 Borussia Dortmund
SEMI-FINALS
Tuesday 8 July
Fluminense 0-2 Chelsea
Wednesday 9 July
PSG 4-0 Real Madrid
FINAL
Sunday 13 July
Chelsea vs PSG (East Rutherford) - 8pm BST
Luke Baker13 July 2025 16:38
How to watch the Club World Cup final
The Club World Cup final between Chelsea and PSG will kick off at 8pm BST on Sunday 13 July at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
DAZN will show each match of the tournament live, including the final, for free in the UK.
All users can watch a live stream on television and mobile devices by signing up for the company’s DAZN Freemium service, with the option to watch ad-free coverage for £14.99. Users can watch DAZN from anywhere by using the DAZN App on TVs, smartphones and any device with a web browser.
Luke Baker13 July 2025 16:35
Chelsea v PSG - Club World Cup final
Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of the Club World Cup final.
Underdogs Chelsea face a huge task against Champions League winners PSG, who have looked unbeatable, but a huge payday and the trophy in the revamped tournament are the rewards on offer.
Luke Baker13 July 2025 16:34