{"id":10529,"date":"2025-07-12T05:23:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T05:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/?p=10529"},"modified":"2025-07-12T05:23:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T05:23:18","slug":"club-world-cup-preview-chelsea-psg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/club-world-cup-preview-chelsea-psg","title":{"rendered":"Club World Cup Final Preview: Chelsea and PSG battle for glory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/chelsea-106\">Chelsea<\/a> face off against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/psg-480\">Paris Saint-Germain<\/a> in a clash that\u2019s got everything: star power, tactical chess, and a cool $125 million on the line for the winner. This isn\u2019t just a game; it\u2019s a party, the first time two European teams have duked it out in this tournament\u2019s final since its revamp. So, grab your scarf, settle in, and let\u2019s break down why this match is the one you can\u2019t miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Club World Cup has reached its boiling point!<br><br>All set for the Final on Sunday \ud83c\udfc6 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KzjFlvm1BU\">pic.twitter.com\/KzjFlvm1BU<\/a><\/p>&mdash; 365Scores (@365Scores) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/365Scores\/status\/1943203643844419927?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>You can&#8217;t miss the Club World Cup Final<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#where-and-when-to-catch-the-action\">Where and When to Catch the Action<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#chelseas-road-to-glory\">Chelsea\u2019s Road to Glory<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ps-gs-path-of-destruction\">PSG\u2019s Path of Destruction<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-tactical-tug-of-war\">The Tactical Tug-of-War<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#key-players\">Key Players<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#team-news-whos-in-whos-out\">Team News: Who\u2019s In, Who\u2019s Out<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-and-when-to-catch-the-action\">Where and When to Catch the Action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><p>You don\u2019t want to miss a second of this. The final\u2019s going down at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, a venue that\u2019s basically football royalty, set to host the 2026 World Cup final. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. ET, or 8 p.m. BST for those across the pond. If you\u2019re watching from home, DAZN\u2019s got you covered, with TNT and truTV also broadcasting in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>Want to be there in person? For once, dynamic pricing is sending ticket prices soaring, starting at $312.20 on FIFA\u2019s official site via Ticketmaster, but if you\u2019re eyeing premium seats on the resale market, brace yourself: prices are climbing as high as $8,000.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steep, but some fans must see their team in the final. This tournament\u2019s been a wild ride, stretching across 12 U.S. venues from June 14 to now. From Miami to Seattle, fans have packed stadiums, proving soccer\u2019s got a foothold in America. And with MetLife\u2019s massive capacity, expect a sea of blue and red jerseys creating an atmosphere that\u2019ll give you chills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"chelseas-road-to-glory\">Chelsea\u2019s Road to Glory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/enzo-maresca-6449\">Enzo Maresca<\/a>\u2019s squad has been a machine in this tournament, tearing through the group stage with nine goals and only one conceded. They dispatched Palmeiras 3-1 in the quarter-finals and then shut out Fluminense 2-0 in the semis on July 8. You know what\u2019s scary? Chelsea\u2019s got this knack for keeping the ball, with less than 5% of their passes going long. It\u2019s like watching a painter craft a masterpiece, stroke by stroke, until they hit you with a lightning-fast counter-attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019ve scored six goals on the break, and that\u2019s no fluke. Maresca, who cut his teeth under Pep Guardiola, has Chelsea playing like a well-oiled engine. They build from the back, stringing passes that lull opponents into a trance before striking. But here\u2019s the thing: can they keep that cool against PSG\u2019s relentless pressure? It\u2019s like trying to play chess while someone\u2019s shaking the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udcac Ahead of the Club World Cup Final, Chelsea&#39;s Levi Colwill addressed the challenge of facing PSG <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8yf6tVr1Tr\">pic.twitter.com\/8yf6tVr1Tr<\/a><\/p>&mdash; 365Scores (@365Scores) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/365Scores\/status\/1943744193223966952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ps-gs-path-of-destruction\">PSG\u2019s Path of Destruction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/luis-enrique-46206\">Luis Enrique<\/a>\u2019s boys have been straight-up ruthless. They cruised through their group, then edged out Bayern Munich 2-1 in the quarters before dropping a 4-0 hammer on Real Madrid in the semis on July 9. Four-nil against Real Madrid! That\u2019s not just a win; it\u2019s a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PSG\u2019s conceded just one goal all tournament, and they\u2019ve got 10 different players finding the net. Ten! That\u2019s depth that makes you jealous. Enrique\u2019s got PSG pressing like their lives depend on it, winning the ball high and turning defense into attack faster than you can say \u201ccroissant.\u201d Their midfield, anchored by Jo\u00e3o Neves and Vitinha, is a fortress, and their attack is a fireworks show. But can they crack Chelsea\u2019s stubborn defense? That\u2019s the million-dollar question. Well, actually, the $125 million question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udcac Nuno Mendes addresses the Club World Cup Final against Chelsea and the challenge of facing Enzo Maresca&#39;s team: &quot;It&#39;s going to be a difficult game, we will have to give it all. They&#39;re a great team with young players, and our objective will be to come humble, do what we need\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lSRxgZuMjs\">pic.twitter.com\/lSRxgZuMjs<\/a><\/p>&mdash; 365Scores (@365Scores) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/365Scores\/status\/1943774523851178172?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-tactical-tug-of-war\">The Tactical Tug-of-War<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This game\u2019s gonna be a battle of brains as much as brawn. Chelsea\u2019s all about control, keeping the ball like it\u2019s their best friend, weaving patterns that\u2019d make a seamstress jealous. Their low long-pass rate means they\u2019re patient, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But PSG? They\u2019re the opposite, like a pack of wolves hunting in sync, pressing high to steal the ball and unleash chaos. It\u2019s like watching a slow-cooked stew go up against a spicy chili. Chelsea\u2019s six counter-attack goals show they can flip the script in a heartbeat, but PSG\u2019s defense, which has barely blinked, might shut that down. Meanwhile, PSG\u2019s 10 goalscorers mean they can hurt you from anywhere. If Chelsea can keep possession and avoid turnovers, they might frustrate PSG. But if PSG\u2019s press forces mistakes, it could be a long day for the Blues. Who\u2019s gonna blink first?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-players\">Key Players<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For Chelsea, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/cole-palmer-78535\">Cole Palmer<\/a>\u2019s the guy. He\u2019s got that magic touch, creating chances out of thin air, like a street magician pulling rabbits from hats. Wingers Joao Pedro and Pedro Neto are pure electricity, zipping down the flanks, while Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson bring the muscle up top. Jackson\u2019s had his moments of, let\u2019s say, over-enthusiasm, but when he\u2019s on, he\u2019s a nightmare for defenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"743\" src=\"\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2207726362-1024x743.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10442\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Crystal Pix\/MB Media\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As for PSG, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/ousmane-dembele-39779\">Ousmane Dembele<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/desire-doue-109665\">Desire Doue<\/a> have been their sharpshooters, finishing chances with ice-cold precision. Jo\u00e3o Neves and Vitinha run the midfield like air traffic controllers, while Fabi\u00e1n Ruiz adds steel. And then there\u2019s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the Georgian wizard who can dribble through a phone booth. Honestly, picking a standout is like choosing your favorite song at a concert. They\u2019re all bangers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/doue-dembele-psg-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 05: Desire Doue #14 of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Ousmane Dembele #10 during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter-final match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Bayern M\u00fcnchen at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 05, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. \" class=\"wp-image-10478\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Steph Chambers &#8211; FIFA\/FIFA via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"team-news-whos-in-whos-out\">Team News: Who\u2019s In, Who\u2019s Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chelsea\u2019s got a clean bill of health, with no major injuries reported. Maresca\u2019s likely to stick with his trusted 4-2-3-1, with Palmer pulling the strings behind Jackson. The only question mark is whether Delap gets the nod over Jackson, who\u2019s been a bit card-happy lately. On the backline, expect Wesley Fofana and Levi Colwill to hold the fort, with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez ready to make those clutch saves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PSG\u2019s also looking sharp, with no significant absences. Enrique\u2019s 4-3-3 will see Doue leading the line, flanked by Kvaratskhelia and maybe Ousmane Dembele for extra pace. The midfield trio of Neves, Vitinha, and Ruiz is locked in, and Gianluigi Donnarumma is between the sticks, ready to swat away anything Chelsea throws at him. Both teams are loaded, and it\u2019s anyone\u2019s game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The stakes are massive. Both teams have already pocketed $30 million just for reaching the final, but the winner\u2019s walking away with up to $125 million. That\u2019s not pocket change; that\u2019s build-a-new-training-ground money. The tournament\u2019s $1 billion prize pool is split with $406 million for participation and $368 million for performance, plus $200 million in solidarity payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a financial flex that shows FIFA\u2019s going all-in on this competition. For Chelsea, a win adds the Club World Cup to their trophy case, alongside their two Champions League titles. It\u2019s the final piece of the puzzle. For PSG, it\u2019s a chance to prove they\u2019re more than just Ligue 1\u2019s big spenders, silencing the doubters who say they can\u2019t cut it on the global stage. Who\u2019s hungrier?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst many, including myself, see the new tournament as overkill in an already crowded season, the Club World Cup\u2019s new 32-team format has at least put clubs like Al Ahly, Botafogo, and Al-Hilal on the same stage as Europe\u2019s elite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a glimpse of football\u2019s global future, especially with the 2026 World Cup looming. Hosting this in the U.S., where soccer\u2019s still playing catch-up with the NFL and NBA, is a big deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-widget-type=\"predictions\" data-entity-type=\"game\" data-widget-id=\"0.fd3o52n5ps4\" data-lang=\"en-US\" data-entity-id=\"4479444\" data-publisher-id=\"125\" data-live-mode=\"true\" data-hide-powered-by=\"true\"><\/div>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/widgets.365scores.com\/main.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>By Nicky Helfgott &#8211; <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NickyHelfgott1\"><em>NickyHelfgott1 on X (Twitter<\/em>)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep up with all the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\">latest football news<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/fifa-club-world-cup-5096\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/premier-league-7\/news\"> Club World Cup news<\/a> on 365Scores!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea face off against Paris Saint-Germain in a clash that\u2019s got everything: star power, tactical chess, and a cool $125 million on the line for the winner. This isn\u2019t just a game; it\u2019s a party, the first time two European teams have duked it out in this tournament\u2019s final since its revamp. 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