Chelsea and PSG Set for Epic Club World Cup Final Showdown - Team Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
The inaugural 32-team Club World Cup reaches its climax on Sunday night, with Chelsea facing UEFA Champions League champions Paris Saint-Germain in the championship match.
The Blues demonstrated their superiority against tournament dark horses Fluminense in their semifinal encounter on Tuesday, with João Pedro netting twice in a commanding 2–0 victory. A day later, PSG showcased their overwhelming quality with a devastating 4–0 demolition of Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid.
Luis Enrique's squad was absolutely magnificent in Wednesday's East Coast heat, exploiting Real Madrid's defensive errors before adding a third goal that perfectly captured their team excellence. They remain unbeaten in the knockout rounds and are expected to secure their inaugural world championship following their first European title.
Chelsea seek their second Club World Cup triumph, and they possess a track record of defying expectations in major finals. Enzo Maresca's team enters as the underdog, with their tournament run already considered a remarkable achievement regardless of Sunday's outcome. The Italian coach has used this summer for tactical experimentation, and his squad has begun to show improvement after a slow start.
Nevertheless, they must elevate their performance to extraordinary heights to overcome this exceptional PSG side at MetLife.
Here is Sports Illustrated's comprehensive preview of the 2025 Club World Cup final.
What Time Does Chelsea vs. PSG Kick-Off?
Chelsea vs. PSG Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Chelsea | PSG |
|---|---|
Fluminense 0–2 Chelsea - 8/7/25 | PSG 4–0 Real Madrid - 9/7/25 |
Palmeiras 1–2 Chelsea - 4/7/25 | PSG 2–0 Bayern Munich - 5/7/25 |
Benfica 1–4 Chelsea - 28/6/25 | PSG 4–0 Inter Miami - 29/6/25 |
ES Tunis 0–3 Chelsea - 25/6/25 | Seattle Sounders 0–2 Chelsea - 23/6/25 |
Flamengo 3–1 Chelsea - 20/6/25 | PSG 0–1 Botafogo - 20/6/25 |
How to Watch Chelsea vs. PSG on TV, Live Stream
Country | TV Channel/Live Stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | DAZN, Channel 5 |
United States | DAZN, TUDN.com, Univision NOW, TUDN App, TBS USA, Watch TBS, truTV USA, TUDN USA,Univision |
Canada | DAZN |
Mexico | DAZN, TUDN En Vivo, TUDN, Canal 5 Televisa |
Chelsea Team News
Chelsea have concerns regarding the ankle problem Moisés Caicedo sustained during their semifinal victory against Fluminense, though the Ecuador midfielder will be eager to feature in Sunday's championship match. His involvement is vital for the Blues, particularly with Roméo Lavia expected to remain sidelined.
Levi Colwill and Liam Delap are available after serving their suspensions, with the defender set to return to Maresca's starting formation. Delap, however, will likely begin on the substitutes' bench following Pedro's impressive display against his previous team.
Reece James came on as a substitute in the semifinal and might reclaim his starting position, while Christopher Nkunku is also settling into his role supporting the striker and should retain his place alongside Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs. PSG
Chelsea predicted lineup vs. Fluminense (4-2-3-1): Sánchez; James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández; Neto, Palmer, Nkunku, Pedro.
PSG Team News
Ousmané Dembélé, following his goal as a substitute in PSG's quarterfinal triumph over Bayern Munich, earned his first Club World Cup start in the previous match and scored the French side's second goal in their comprehensive win.
While they perform excellently without him, Enrique's team reaches extraordinary levels when Dembélé is in the starting eleven. He is expected to maintain his position for Sunday's final, with no injury concerns reported after Wednesday's semifinal.
The European champions may field an unchanged lineup with Lucas Hernández and Willian Pacho remaining suspended. Lucas Beraldo replaced Pacho against Madrid but faced minimal pressure from Los Blancos' attacking stars.
PSG Predicted Lineup vs. Chelsea
PSG predicted lineup vs. Chelsea (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Mendes; Vitinha, Neves, Fabián; Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia.
Chelsea vs. PSG Score Prediction
PSG capitalized on a Real Madrid team that made crucial defensive errors and lacked commitment when attempting to regain possession in advanced areas. Chelsea will likely display greater determination across all phases, though questions remain about their pressing intensity.
This PSG squad can hurt opponents in numerous ways, and while the Blues will provide tactical organization, they too are destined to struggle like many teams before them. We're witnessing a potentially legendary team that will aim to cement their dominance by claiming their maiden Club World Cup title.
While it may not be a complete rout, it's difficult to imagine anything other than a PSG victory.