After the final whistle blew at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey on 13/7, players from both teams began to clash. Joao Pedro and Andrey Santos of Chelsea argued with Gianluigi Donnarumma and Achraf Hakimi of PSG.

Coach Luis Enrique unexpectedly ran onto the field to intervene. But instead of calming the situation, the Spanish coach resorted to physical force, seemingly choking and slapping Pedro in the face, igniting a brawl.

Around five Chelsea players then surrounded Donnarumma. The PSG goalkeeper was shoved by Tosin Adarabioyo, while Presnel Kimpembe continued trying to diffuse the tension along with Chelsea's backup goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen.

Pedro eventually got back on his feet, only to find himself in the middle of a melee involving most of the players and staff from both teams. Coach Enzo Maresca also ran onto the field from the sideline, pushing Enrique away and attempting to separate the players.

Cole Palmer was Chelsea's hero, scoring two goals with his left foot to give his team a 2-0 lead after 30 minutes. At the end of the first half, the English midfielder continued to make an impact with a through ball to Joao Pedro, who chipped the ball delicately over Donnarumma to seal a 3-0 victory.

Chelsea became the first champions of the newly formatted FIFA Club World Cup. They also became the first English team to win the tournament twice, following their first victory in 2021, and claimed their second title of the season after winning the Conference League.