PSG vs Chelsea: FIFA Club World Cup Final – Kickoff Time, Team News & Predicted Lineups

 PSG vs Chelsea: FIFA Club World Cup Final – Kickoff Time, Team News & Predicted Lineups

Match Overview

  • Fixture: Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea

  • Event: 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final

  • Venue: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA

  • Date & Time: Sunday, July 12 at 3 PM ET (19:00 GMT)

How to Watch
Al Jazeera Sport will offer full pre-match coverage starting at 12 PM ET (16:00 GMT), followed by live text commentary of the final.

Fresh off their first UEFA Champions League title, Paris Saint-Germain are now aiming for global


supremacy as they take on Chelsea in the grand finale of the revamped and highly lucrative FIFA Club World Cup. With global attention fixed on this prestigious tournament, the stage is set for an epic showdown in New Jersey.

PSG’s Route to the Final
The French champions have been in imperious form throughout the tournament. After crushing Inter Milan 5-0 in the UCL final, PSG followed up with a commanding 4-0 win over 14-time European champions Real Madrid in the Club World Cup semifinals. Goals from Fabian Ruiz (brace), Ousmane Dembele, and Goncalo Ramos sealed that historic win.

Their campaign has included victories over Inter Miami, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, and Seattle Sounders. Their only setback came in a group-stage loss to Botafogo.

Chelsea’s Road to the Final
Chelsea reached the final after beating Brazilian giants Fluminense 2-0 in the semifinals and edging Palmeiras 2-1 in the quarterfinals. One of their most dramatic victories came against Benfica in the Round of 16, where they eventually prevailed 4-1 in extra time following a late equalizer from Angel Di Maria.

Earlier in the tournament, the Blues registered wins over ES Tunis and LA FC, with a group-stage loss to Flamengo the only blemish on their record.

Last Meeting Between PSG and Chelsea
The last competitive clash came in March 2016, when PSG triumphed 2-1 at Stamford Bridge thanks to goals from Adrien Rabiot and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. That win secured a 4-2 aggregate victory in the Champions League knockout stage.

Manager Comments
Enzo Maresca (Chelsea Head Coach):
“We’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far—finishing in the top four domestically, winning the Conference League, and now reaching this final. There’s one final hurdle, and we’re ready.”

Luis Enrique (PSG Head Coach):
“This season has been extraordinary for us. Adding this title would be historic for the club. We know Chelsea are a strong side, but we’re ready for the challenge.”

Head-to-Head Record

  • Total Meetings: 8

  • PSG Wins: 3

  • Chelsea Wins: 2

  • Draws: 3

Chelsea have failed to win in their last four encounters with PSG.

Team News

Paris Saint-Germain:

  • Suspensions: Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez are both out after red cards in the quarterfinals.

  • Injury Update: Ousmane Dembele, who returned from injury to start in the semifinal, is expected to feature again from the beginning.

Chelsea:

  • Returns: Levi Colwill and Liam Delap are available after serving one-match bans.

  • Injury Concerns: Reece James is nearing full fitness and could return to the starting XI. Moises Caicedo is a doubt after suffering an ankle injury in the semifinal.

Predicted Starting XIs

Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3):
Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, Joao Neves, Fabian Ruiz; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia.

Chelsea (4-3-3):
Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez, Nkunku; Palmer, Neto, Joao Pedro.

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