Cole Palmer soared to global prominence in July 2025 by delivering a masterclass in Chelsea’s 3‑0 victory over Paris Saint‑Germain in the final of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup in East Rutherford, New Jersey. He opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, doubled it in the 30th, and set up a third for João Pedro just before half-time—cementing his status as the driving force behind Chelsea’s dominant performance.

His brilliance in that final earned him Player of the Match, and he concluded the tournament with three goals and two assists, clinching the prestigious Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player.

This victory marked Chelsea’s second Club World Cup title, and importantly, their triumph in the very first edition of FIFA’s expanded 32-team format, affirming their place on football’s biggest global stage.

At just 23 years old, Palmer now stands as a world champion, celebrated not only for his skill and composure—but for delivering when it matters most. His performance didn’t just win matches; it helped define an entire tournament.