Germain, the stakes are historic—not only do they have the chance to seal an unprecedented international quadruple, but also to bring home one of the largest financial prizes in soccer history. A defining summer in global soccer is drawing to a close with a monumental clash set for the FIFA Club World Cup final in the United States.

The FIFA Club World Cup is down to the final between reigning UEFA Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain of France and Chelsea of the English Premier League. John Molinaro looks at what you need to know before the match.

Unfamiliar opponents have been a consistent theme through Chelsea’s run to the final. In four of their six matches in the Club World Cup, Chelsea have met their opponents for the first time in history. Only one side in their run, Benfica, they have met more than twice. But Enzo Maresca’s side handled their draw with relative ease.

Despite the humbling exit, Los Blancos didn’t walk away empty-handed. Quite the opposite—their tournament run yielded one of the most lucrative prize hauls in club soccer history. When Real Madrid took the field against Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup semifinals,

Auckland City FC defender Christian Gray talks to CNN Sports about the goal of his life against Boca Juniors at the Club World Cup and the experience of playing against some of the game’s giants.

FIFA’s new-look competition has drawn plenty of criticism, including for how many games were being held in large, out-of-town U.S. stadiums

FIFA Club World Cup fixtures schedule SEMIFINALS. Tuesday, July 8 Fluminense 0-2 Chelsea (East Rutherford) Wednesday, July 9 Paris Saint-Germain 4-0 Real Madrid (East Rutherford) FINAL.

The full-time whistle goes, and Marquinhos stands still on the turf. The Paris Saint-Germain star's gaze is somewhere in the distance, drawn to one