Club World Cup – Semi-final line-up
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been delighted with how the revamped Club World Cup has gone, writes Miguel Delaney, but he has no intention of stopping there, with even bigger plans already afoot
"It was, in some games, a problem,” said famed former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger, who is now FIFA's chief of global soccer development. He added that "we learned a lot" to prepare for next year.
After nearly a month of electrifying, edge-of-your-seat football at the FIFA Club World Cup, the spotlight now falls on a clash of giants as Chelsea get ready to battle the formidable Paris Saint-Germain in the final, which kicks off on Sunday, July 13 at 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT / 8:00pm BST.
FIFA hailed the Club World Cup, hosted in the U.S., a success. The event drew millions of fans but was controversial due to excessive heat and dynamic ticket pricing. NBC News’ Sam Brock spoke to fans about their experience.
PSG faces Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday, July 13, 2025 (7/13/25) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
With no third place match on the cards, the final will be the last piece of action for the tournament. Teams then go on break and will try to enjoy whatever rest they can before preseason begins. Chelsea have an opportunity to end their season on a high note, while PSG search for the cherry on top of their first European trophy.
The FIFA Club World Cup highlights the key difference between its halftime show and closing ceremony—one thrills mid-match, the other honors the journey’s end with tradition and triumph. The Club World Cup introduces new entertainment moments that many fans haven’t seen before.
Tickets to the FIFA Club World Cup have been sold in 121 countries. How many of those soccer fans will turn into MLS supporters?