Sunday’s match between Paris St. Germain (PSG) and Chelsea in the final of FIFA’s redesigned 32-team Club World Cup will conclude a month-long competition in the United States that has produced drama comparable to a nation’s World Cup, while generating discussions about the weather and schedule.
FIFA’s expanded competition was created with the intention of revolutionizing club football and serving as a glittering prelude to the 2026 World Cup in North America. The French and English teams, two of the most powerful and wealthy clubs in European football, will compete for the honor of being the first champions.
The final is set for lunchtime at New Jersey’s hot MetLife Stadium.