Happy Friday! The Club World Cup has narrowed down to two contenders: Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), both of whom have advanced to the final after impressive semifinal victories, showcasing what they aim to prove at the MetLife Stadium this Sunday.

📺 Footy fix

All times U.S./Eastern

Friday, July 11

• 🌍 WAFCON: Ghana vs. Mali, 12 p.m. ➡️ beIN Sports
• 🇪🇺 Women’s Euro: Italy vs. Spain, 3 p.m. ➡️ Fox
• 🇪🇺 Women’s Euro: Portugal vs. Belgium, 3 p.m. ➡️ FS1
• 🌍 WAFCON: Tanzania vs. South Africa, 3 p.m. ➡️ beIN Sports

Saturday, July 12

• 🇪🇺 Women’s Euro: Sweden vs. Germany, 3 p.m. ➡️ Fox
• 🇪🇺 Women’s Euro: Poland vs. Denmark, 3 p.m. ➡️ FS1
• 🌍 WAFCON: Morocco vs. Senegal, 3 p.m. ➡️ beIN Sports
• 🌍 WAFCON: Zambia vs. Congo DR, 3 p.m. ➡️ beIN Sports
• 🌎 Copa America Femenina: Peru vs. Chile, 5 p.m. ➡️ FS1
• 🌎 Copa America Femenina: Ecuador vs. Uruguay, 8 p.m. ➡️ FS2

Sunday, July 13

• 🏆 CWC: Chelsea vs. Paris Saint-Germain, 3 p.m. ➡️ TBS
• 🇪🇺 Women’s Euro: England vs. Wales, 3 p.m. ➡️ FS1
• 🇪🇺 Women’s Euro: France vs. Netherlands, 3 p.m. ➡️ FS2
• 🌍 WAFCON: Tunisia vs. Botswana, 3 p.m. ➡️ beIN Sports Connect
• 🌍 WAFCON: Nigeria vs. Algeria, 3 p.m. ➡️ beIN Sports
• 🌎 Copa America Femenina: Bolivia vs. Paraguay, 5 p.m. ➡️ FS1
• 🌎 Copa America Femenina: Brazil vs. Venezuela, 8 p.m. ➡️ FS1

⚽ The Forward Line

🇫🇷 PSG’s Title to Lose

PSG enters the final as the clear favorite after a dominant performance in the knockout rounds. They have outscored opponents significantly, boasting strong metrics on every level. In the semifinal, they overwhelmed Real Madrid with a decisive 4-0 victory.

Enrique: “My phone is full of messages from Barcelona fans, which tells you about how big this game was. You go at 100% for everything this shirt represents… But at no point do you put the brakes on.”

PSG’s tactical shift has added more depth to their strategy, moving past reliance on star power to foster teamwork, placing them on the brink of achieving a historic quadruple.

🔗 Midfield Link Play

🔵 Chelsea’s Up-and-Comers Target More Silverware

For Chelsea, their challenge lies in countering PSG’s strength. Under Maresca, Chelsea’s young roster faces growth opportunities as they adapt to high-stakes matches. Notably, player Joao Pedro, fresh from a transition from Brighton, has defined his role in the team during pivotal matches.

Maresca: “The reason why we brought him is to handle teams with low blocks, and he fills that need well!”

With the final set to unfold, all eyes will be on how Chelsea translates their growth into performance against an established rival.

🔗 Top Stories

• 🔵 Madueke’s impending departure: Chelsea may have many attackers, but letting go of Noni Madueke to Arsenal might prove detrimental.
• 👋 Real Madrid exit CWC: Real Madrid’s loss to PSG raises questions regarding their lineup balance moving forward.
• 🇺🇸 Tobin Heath retires: Olympic and World Cup winner Tobin Heath announces her retirement following injuries.
• ❓ Messi to Saudi Arabia?: Messi’s future remains uncertain as Saudi powers venture to sign him.

As the final draws near, both clubs carry aspirations fueled by their respective narratives.