But, remarkably, it was Chelsea doing it. The Blues, who were +370 underdogs to win in regulation, needed only 43 minutes to race past PSG. They beat the European champion 3-0 and won the first edition of this expanded, lucrative, spectacular yet controversial tournament.

Tobin Heath might know something about what makes soccer resonate within the U.S. Her resume, in part: She won NCAA titles in college at North Carolina, then went on to win two Olympic gold medals with the U.

President Trump handed out trophies and medals after Chelsea beat PSG 3-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup final. But there was one awkward moment on stage.

Just two teams remain in the 2025 Club World Cup. The first spot in the final has been booked, as Premier League side Chelsea beat Brazilian club Fluminense, the runners-up in 2023, 2-0 Tuesday ...

An expanded Club World Cup marked by empty seats, slashed ticket prices, searing heat, weather-delayed matches and a criticized field surface ended in a surprise victory by Chelsea, the fourth-best team in the Premier League.