FIFA recognizes Chelsea as first winners of Club World Cup

Recall that a brace from Cole Palmer and a goal from Joao Pedro gave the Blues a 3-0 win against Paris Saint-Germain as they lift the Club World Cup trophy in the United States.

However, according to The Touchline, the winners of the previous format will be renamed to Intercontinental Champions.

Recall that the 2025 edition if the Club World Cup was expanded from 7-team to 32-team competition.

Manchester City had won the last edition of the 7-team tournament in 2023.

Pep Guardiola’s side had defeated Brazilian side Fluminense 4-0 in the final.

But in the 2025 edition, Man City were eliminated from the tournament in the Round of 16 against Al Hilal.

The Premier League giants were defeated 4-3 after 120 minutes by the Saudi club.

FIFA recognizes Chelsea as first winners of Club World Cup