By: TPA Sports Desk | www.thepointafricanews.com/tpa-sports

Chelsea Football Club have emerged as champions of the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup, sealing a dominant 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The emphatic win, powered by a standout performance from Cole Palmer, marks Chelsea’s second Club World Cup title and the first under the new 32-team format introduced by FIFA in 2025.

Palmer, the 22-year-old midfielder, was at the heart of Chelsea’s success, scoring two goals and assisting João Pedro for the third, all in a commanding first-half display. His contributions capped a tournament in which Chelsea finished as top scorers with 17 goals, highlighting their tactical maturity and attacking prowess.

Despite PSG entering the match as favorites, the French side struggled to cope with Chelsea’s pressing intensity and technical fluidity. Mauricio Pochettino’s men controlled the tempo from kickoff, overwhelming the Parisians with youthful energy and precision.

The victory has drawn widespread praise, with many analysts pointing to Chelsea’s young squad as the foundation of their rising dominance. With the second youngest average starting XI in the competition, the Blues’ triumph is seen as a validation of their long-term strategy of developing and investing in emerging talent. Club officials have emphasized that the squad’s average age—just under 24—signals a bright future for the West London side.

“This was a performance not just about winning, but about announcing a new era,” said one European football analyst after the match. “Cole Palmer has emerged as one of the brightest stars in world football.”

Chelsea’s success in the first edition of the revamped Club World Cup is expected to have ripple effects across global football. The expanded format includes champions from across all confederations and reflects FIFA’s ambition to elevate the tournament’s profile. Chelsea’s triumph adds a significant milestone to the club’s history, while also reinforcing the growing competitiveness of English football on the world stage.

PSG, meanwhile, will face questions over their failure to rise to the occasion, especially given the star power and experience in their squad. The French side were outplayed in all departments and failed to mount a credible response after falling behind.