🏆 Chelsea Named First Official Winners of the Club World Cup in Current Format | FIFA Announcement
In a historic decision, FIFA has officially recognized Chelsea FC as the first winners of the Club World Cup under its current tournament format. 🔵🏆
The governing body confirmed that Chelsea’s triumph in 2021, where they defeated Palmeiras 2-1 in extra time, now holds the distinction of being the inaugural title under the revamped format — which brought increased prestige and structure to the global competition.
The announcement cements Chelsea’s place in football history, not just as Champions League winners, but also as pioneers in the modern Club World Cup era.
Blues fans worldwide are celebrating the recognition, which further solidifies the club’s status on the global stage.
A new chapter in club football history begins — and it starts with Chelsea. 💙
