Ahead of the final, BALLGM US writers discuss the CWC impact and whether a PSG win locks up the Ballon d'Or for Ousmane Dembele
Arsene Wenger has hit back at Jurgen Klopp’s fierce criticism of FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup, defending the expanded 32-team tournament as a resounding success. The former Arsenal boss, now FIFA’s global football development chief, hailed the competition’s positive reception ahead of Sunday’s blockbuster final between Chelsea and PSG in New Jersey.
Murphy called the Club World Cup a successful test for 2026 from logistics, security and fan-experience perspectives
BALLGM US looks at the main storylines from the semifinals, and previews the PSG-Chelsea final in the Club World Cup XI
Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo resumed full training on Thursday in a bid to recover in time for the Club World Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain this weekend. The Ecuadorian international picked up a knock late in Tuesday night’s semi-final clash against Fluminense, casting doubt over his availability for the much-anticipated final in New Jersey.
