The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 delivered a thrilling spectacle, highlighted by Chelsea's unexpected triumph as champions. Equally surprising, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami defied expectations with an impressive finish in the tournament standings.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino made a special appearance at Inter Miami's final home game of the regular season last Saturday. After watching Miami beat the New England Revolution 6-2 and seal Major League Soccer's all-time points record,

The total attendance over the month-long Club World Cup was 2.49 million and the average attendance was 39,547.

Only one match remains in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which left many memorable moments during the first edition of the tournament to feature 32 teams, while being played in the United States. Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain and English side Chelsea will play in the Club World Cup final on July 13 at MetLife Stadium.

In what many called the fairy-tale narrative of the tournament, Inter Miami and Lionel Messi made their long-awaited Club World Cup debut, achieving historic milestones in their short-lived campaign. Under David Beckham and Jorge Mas’ ownership , the six-year-old club stunned soccer purists by reaching the Round of 16 in its first-ever appearance at this level.

So far, Chelsea and PSG have each racked up at least $60 million, depending on their group results and base fee. With both now in the final, they’re guaranteed more — and the winner could walk away with upwards of $125 million in total earnings.

Relive some of the most eye-catching images from the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup. The FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ brought body cameras to referees in a bid to improve the experience for those watching at home. Here, Alireza Faghani wears the equipment for the first time in the curtain-raiser between Inter Miami CF and Al Ahly FC.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were eliminated from the FIFA Club World Cup by Paris Saint-Germain. The team now must shift its focus back to MLS.