PSG will meet Chelsea in the championship match. The French team is rated higher than its opponent after previously winning the UEFA Champions. On the journey to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final, PSG also defeated a series of strong opponents such as Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich.
However, coach Luis Enrique has warned his players not to think of the match against Chelsea as a simple procedure.
This is definitely not a simple game, he said. I have analyzed Chelsea. They have a great squad. Enzo Maresca did his job very well and I really like what he has done. Chelsea are a very comprehensive team.
PSG could complete an incredible streak of titles if they win against Chelsea. They have previously won the French national championship and Cup, as well as their first UEFA Champions League title, after beating Inter Milan 5-0.
"We want to end this historic season in the best way possible. Now we have to open a new chapter, win many more big titles. We want to make history by winning the final, Luis Enrique emphasized.
PSG played extremely impressively in the tournament taking place in the US, when they defeated Real Madrid 4-0. They have also scored four goals against Inter Miami and Atletico Madrid.
"We have to win the final to end everything. We will lose again at some point, because that is usually the case in top-flight football, but I think the road ahead is wide open for everyone, the PSG coach emphasized.
This is the first time the Club World Cup has 32 participating teams and the winning team in the final will be the world champion in four years, the next tournament is scheduled to take place in 2029.
"We are aware of the importance of this match, that this is a golden opportunity to reach the World Cup final," said captain Marquinhos. This happens every four years and we dont know where we will be in four more years, the Brazilian centre-back added.
The Chelsea vs PSG match will take place at 2:00 a.m. on July 14.
