Cole Palmer delivered a masterclass as Chelsea clinched the Club World Cup title with a dominant 3-0 victory over European champions Paris Saint-Germain. The England international shone on the global stage, netting a brace and providing an assist to seal the historic win for Enzo Maresca’s side in New Jersey—crowning them the first-ever champions of FIFA’s revamped tournament.
Despite entering the final as underdogs, Chelsea seized control early, with Palmer curling a fine effort just wide following a slick team move. Robert Sanchez was called into action to deny PSG’s Désiré Doué, but the Blues’ persistence paid off midway through the first half when Palmer coolly slotted home after a clever setup by Malo Gusto.
The young star doubled Chelsea’s lead with a near-identical finish, dancing past defenders before firing low into the net. Just before halftime, Palmer turned provider, driving forward and teeing up João Pedro, who expertly chipped Gianluigi Donnarumma to complete a stunning first-half blitz and secure the trophy in style.
