Team members of Chelsea FC celebrate with trophy during the awarding ceremony for the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

NEW YORK, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Cole Palmer scored twice and provided an assist in the first half to lead Chelsea to a 3-0 victory over 10-man Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, clinching the title in the inaugural edition of the revamped FIFA Club World Cup.

The English midfielder struck two precise left-footed curlers in the 22nd and 30th minutes, then set up Joao Pedro to add a third just before halftime.

PSG, the reigning European champion and 4-0 winner over Real Madrid in the semifinal, entered as the favorite. But Chelsea seized control early, in front of a tournament-record crowd of 81,118 spectators.

Palmer opened the scoring with a curling shot into the bottom corner from just outside the box, capitalizing on a loose ball after Malo Gusto's initial effort was blocked. Eight minutes later, Levi Colwill fed Palmer, who cut inside and found the same corner again.

Palmer capped his brilliant half in the 43rd minute, carrying the ball through midfield before threading a pinpoint pass behind the defense for Pedro, who calmly finished to make it 3-0.

PSG pushed for a response in the second half, but Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez denied several attempts, including a close-range effort from Ousmane Dembele in the 53rd minute.

Any hopes of a comeback were dashed in the 84th minute when Joao Neves was sent off for pulling Marc Cucurella's hair.

Palmer, 23, was named both Man of the Match and Best Player of the Tournament. Sanchez took home Best Goalkeeper honors. ■

Desire Doue (bottom) of Paris Saint-Germain falls down during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Players of Chelsea FC celebrate winning the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint-Germain reacts during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Robert Sanchez (top L), goalkeeper of Chelsea FC, competes during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Desire Doue (R) of Paris Saint-Germain vies with Marc Cucurella of Chelsea FC during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Audiences react before the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

This photo taken on July 13, 2025 shows the number of audiences of the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Referee Alireza Faghani (C) blows a whistle to end the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Team members of Chelsea FC celebrate winning the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

U.S. President Donald Trump (2nd R) and FIFA president Gianni Infantino (L) prepare to hold the trophy during the awarding ceremony for the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Bradley Barcola (L) of Paris Saint-Germain vies with Andrey Santos of Chelsea FC during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Team members of Chelsea FC celebrate with trophy during the awarding ceremony for the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (R) of Paris Saint-Germain vies with Malo Gusto of Chelsea FC during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Cole Palmer (R) of Chelsea FC shoots during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and FIFA president Gianni Infantino attend the awarding ceremony for the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Referee Alireza Faghani (C) shows a red card to Joao Neves of Paris Saint-Germain during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Luis Enrique (L), head coach of Paris Saint-Germain, reacts during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

This photo taken on July 13, 2025 shows the end of the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Players of Chelsea FC celebrate with trophy during the awarding ceremony for the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Audiences react before the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Cole Palmer (R) of Chelsea FC shoots during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Enzo Maresca (4nd R), head coach of Chelsea FC, clashes with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (3rd R) of Paris Saint-Germain after the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Cole Palmer (L) of Chelsea FC vies with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of Paris Saint-Germain during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (front) of Paris Saint-Germain fails to save the second ball of Cole Palmer of Chelsea FC during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (front) of Paris Saint-Germain fails to save the first ball of Cole Palmer of Chelsea FC during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Cole Palmer (L) of Chelsea FC celebrates scoring during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Cole Palmer (3rd R) of Chelsea FC argues with Fabian Ruiz (2nd R) of Paris Saint-Germain during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Players of Chelsea FC celebrate winning the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Team Chelsea FC celebrate during the awarding ceremony for the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Joao Pedro (bottom) of Chelsea FC falls down during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Achraf Hakimi (top) of Paris Saint-Germain helps Marc Cucurella of Chelsea FC during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Players of Paris Saint-Germain pose for photos before the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Joao Pedro of Chelsea FC celebrates scoring during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Warren Zaire-Emery (front) of Paris Saint-Germain competes during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Players of Chelsea FC celebrate winning the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Joao Pedro (L) of Chelsea FC vies with Lucas Beraldo of Paris Saint-Germain during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

U.S. President Donald Trump (C) and referees pose for photos during the awarding ceremony for the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Joao Pedro (R) of Chelsea FC celebrates scoring with his teammate during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

U.S. President Donald Trump (L) attends the awarding ceremony for the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma of Paris Saint-Germain reacts after the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Desire Doue (R) of Paris Saint-Germain competes during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Team Chelsea FC celebrate during the awarding ceremony for the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Joao Pedro (R) of Chelsea FC competes during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

U.S. President Donald Trump (C) greets Enzo Maresca (L), head coach of Chelsea FC during the awarding ceremony for the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (C) of Paris Saint-Germain argues with Joao Pedro (bottom) of Chelsea FC after the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and FIFA president Gianni Infantino hold the trophy during the awarding ceremony for the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

Joao Neves (front) of Paris Saint-Germain competes during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

U.S. President Donald Trump (C) and FIFA president Gianni Infantino (L) attend the awarding ceremony for the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

Players of Chelsea FC celebrate with trophy during the awarding ceremony for the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

U.S. President Donald Trump (2nd L) and FIFA president Gianni Infantino (2nd R) are seen during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

U.S. President Donald Trump (2nd R) and FIFA president Gianni Infantino (L) hold the Young Player Award trophy during the awarding ceremony for the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

Moises Caicedo (bottom) of Chelsea FC reacts during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez (4nd R) of Chelsea FC competes during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

Trevoh Chalobah (R) of Chelsea FC vies for the head ball during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

Malo Gusto (L) of Chelsea FC vies with Joao Neves of Paris Saint-Germain during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (R) of Paris Saint-Germain fails to save the ball of Cole Palmer (L) of Chelsea FC during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

U.S. President Donald Trump (2nd L) and FIFA president Gianni Infantino (2nd R) are seen during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

Performers perform during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

Players of both side greet each other before the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

Malo Gusto (R) of Chelsea FC shoots during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

Cole Palmer (top R) of Chelsea FC shoots during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (C) of Paris Saint-Germain argues with Joao Pedro (bottom) of Chelsea FC after the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (top L) of Paris Saint-Germain argues with Enzo Maresca (Bottom), head coach of Chelsea FC after the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (C) of Paris Saint-Germain argues with Joao Pedro (bottom) of Chelsea FC after the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

Pedro Neto of Chelsea FC takes a corner kick during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

Team Paris Saint-Germain react after the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) presents Robert Sanchez (C) goalkeeper of Chelsea FC during the awarding ceremony for the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

Vitinha (L) of Paris Saint-Germain shoots during the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States, July 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)