This children’s article, Chelsea win new Club World Cup, has been written for native English speakers and learners of English as a second or foreign language. It can help children build vocabulary, learn about international football, and understand how global tournaments work. Written by Mark Pulley, a teacher and writer who creates fun and informative news articles for English learners.
Chelsea are world champions
Chelsea have become the first-ever winners of the new FIFA Club World Cup. The London club beat Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 3–0 in the final to lift the trophy and be crowned World Club Champions.
Before the match, most football experts believed PSG would win easily. The French side had won the UEFA Champions League just a month earlier and had already beaten two strong teams, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, on their way to the final.
But in the match itself, Chelsea were in control from start to finish.
A big day for Cole Palmer
Cole Palmer was the star of the show. He scored the first goal, then quickly added a second. In the second half, he passed the ball to new signing João Pedro, who scored Chelsea’s third.
PSG struggled to create chances and didn’t threaten Chelsea’s goal. Their difficult night ended with a red card in the final minutes.
A strange moment with the trophy
The trophy was handed to Chelsea captain Reece James in a funny moment. It was given to him by US President Donald Trump, who stayed on the stage for much longer than expected. He even ended up in the middle of the team’s celebration!
Chelsea will now hold the title of World Club Champions until 2029, because the next Club World Cup won’t take place for another four years.
You can read more about the Club World Cup on the FIFA website.
Article vocabulary list
- Club World Cup – A tournament between the best football clubs from different continents
- Final – The last and most important game in a tournament
- Champions League – A top European football tournament between club teams
- Signing – A new player who has joined a team
- Red card – A card shown by the referee that means a player must leave the pitch
- Trophy – A prize given to the winners of a competition
- Celebration – A happy event or action after winning or doing something good
- President – The leader of a country
- Struggled – Had a hard time doing something
- Threaten – In football, to look dangerous or likely to score
Comprehension questions
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1. Which team won the new Club World Cup?
A) PSG
B) Chelsea
C) Bayern Munich
Answer: B) Chelsea
2. What was the final score in the match?
A) 3–0
B) 4–2
C) 2–1
Answer: A) 3–0
3. Who scored two goals and assisted the third?
A) João Pedro
B) Reece James
C) Cole Palmer
Answer: C) Cole Palmer
4. What unusual thing did Donald Trump do during the trophy ceremony?
A) Took the trophy home
B) Stayed on stage during the celebrations
C) Played in the match
Answer: B) Stayed on stage during the celebrations
5. How long will Chelsea be Club World Champions?
A) Until 2026
B) Until 2029
C) Forever
Answer: B) Until 2029
Mark is a writer and EFL teacher from England with eight years’ experience. He’s passionate about travel, sport (especially football), animals, nature, and history, and enjoys helping children explore the world through language and learning.
