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Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain: Club World Cup Final Preview – Date, Venue, Team News & Prediction

Chris John
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Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain: Club World Cup Final Preview – Date, Venue, Team News & Prediction

The Blues will compete against Les Parisiens in an all-European showdown, featuring last season's UEFA Conference League champions against the UEFA Champions League titleholders.

Luis Enrique's team enters the match as strong favorites after their decisive victory over fellow giants Real Madrid, while Enzo Maresca's squad comfortably defeated Fluminense.

However, form can be unpredictable on the grandest stage, and both teams will rely heavily on their experience from high-pressure matches as they vie for the ultimate accolade in club football.

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Here is all the information regarding Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain.

When is Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain? Kick-off and date

Chelsea will take on Paris Saint-Germain at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT on Sunday, July 13, during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Chelsea fans in the United Kingdom can watch the match at 8:00 PM BST, while PSG supporters can follow the action at 9:00 PM CEST.

Where can one find the Chelsea versus Paris Saint-Germain match?

Chelsea against Paris Saint-Germain is scheduled to occur at MetLife Stadium, situated in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The venue, which has a capacity of 82,500, serves as the home ground for the NFL teams New York Jets and New York Giants, and has previously hosted several FIFA Club World Cup matches, including both semi-finals.

Additionally, the stadium is set to play a significant role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where it will also be the site of the final match.

Beyond sporting events, this venue is a frequent stop for major stadium tours in the New York City metropolitan area and is notably linked to New Jersey's own Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.

Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain: Team news and discussion points

Chelsea

The debut of former Fluminense junior Joao Pedro was unforgettable, as he scored two goals around the halftime interval to eliminate his childhood club in the semi-finals.

This outstanding performance, occurring in the absence of Liam Delap, presents Enzo Marseca with a dilemma as he attempts to integrate his array of young attacking talents into a team that must endure the relentless counter-attacks posed by PSG.

Worries regarding injury issues for Moisés Caicedo will not alleviate the concerns of the Blues, but anticipate Cole Palmer—who is explosive when fully fit—to be a crucial player for achieving success.

Previous starting XI: Sánchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Adarabioyo, Cucurella; Palmer, Caicedo, Enzo; Nkunku, Pedro, Neto.

Paris Saint-Germain

Luis Enrique may believe he possesses a similar wealth of talent to select from, yet it is improbable that his starting XI will undergo significant changes after his youthful squad decisively defeated Madrid to reach this stage.

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With veteran Marquinhos being the sole player in their lineup aged over 30 during the victory on Wednesday, it is evident that the future appears promising following their UCL triumph earlier this year.

Anticipate Ousmane Dembele, who aims to solidify his frontrunner position for the Ballon d'Or, to spearhead the attack as the Ligue 1 giants pursue additional glory as well.

Previous XI: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia.

Prediction for Chelsea versus Paris Saint-Germain

Considering the semi-final results that do not accurately reflect the superiority of either side, it appears that Paris Saint-Germain possesses a greater reserve of energy as they approach this concluding match.

Although the path to the final has been more challenging on paper, resulting in outstanding displays, one must ponder whether this has drained the stamina that Chelsea may still retain for this significant event.

Chris John