Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Kickoff: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM BST / 9:00 PM CEST
Watch Live: DAZN, TNT Sports (USA), TelevisaUnivision (Spanish)
The stage is set for a blockbuster 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final as UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain face off against UEFA Conference League champions Chelsea FC. With both teams showcasing dominant runs through the tournament, this all-European clash promises elite football, tactical brilliance, and global fanfare.
Team Form & Tournament Journey
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
Record: 6–1–0
Path to Final:
Group Stage: 1–0 loss to Botafogo
Knockouts:
4–0 vs Inter Miami
2–0 vs Bayern Munich
4–0 vs Real Madrid
Key Players:
Ousmane Dembélé – Leading scorer, Ballon d’Or contender
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – Creative force on the wing
Fabian Ruiz & Vitinha – Midfield maestros
Gianluigi Donnarumma – 5 clean sheets in 6 matches
Manager: Luis Enrique
Tactical Style: High press, fluid attack, ruthless counterplay
Chelsea FC
Record: 6–1–0
Path to Final:
Knockouts:
4–1 vs Benfica (AET)
2–1 vs Palmeiras
2–0 vs Fluminense
Key Players:
João Pedro – Breakout star with semifinal brace
Cole Palmer – Creative engine, key playmaker
Christopher Nkunku & Pedro Neto – Versatile attackers
Robert Sánchez – Crucial saves, under pressure
Manager: Enzo Maresca
Tactical Style: Possession-based build-up, dynamic front three
Head-to-Head History
| Match | Result | Competition |
| 2016 | PSG 2–1 Chelsea | UEFA Champions League R16 |
| 2015 | Chelsea 2–2 PSG | UEFA Champions League R16 |
| 2014 | Chelsea 2–0 PSG | UEFA Champions League QF |
| 2004 | Chelsea 3–0 PSG | UEFA Champions League Group |
Overall Record: PSG 3 Wins, Chelsea 2 Wins, 3 Draws
Key Matchup Factors
Midfield Battle: Neves & Ruiz vs. Caicedo & Enzo Fernández
Wing Play: Hakimi & Mendes vs. Cucurella & Gusto
Goalkeeping Duel: Donnarumma’s clean sheet streak vs. Sánchez’s reflex saves
Youth vs. Experience: PSG’s youthful core vs. Chelsea’s emerging stars
MATCH ODDS
Paris Saint-Germain -170 Draw + 320 Chelsea + 400
Over 2.5 – 180 Under 2.5 + 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 12, 2025
