Chelsea players were very confused by the United States president's actions following their historic FIFA Club World Cup victory.

An expanded Club World Cup marked by empty seats, slashed ticket prices, searing heat, weather-delayed matches and a criticized field surface ended in a surprise victory by Chelsea, the fourth-best team in the Premier League.

As the expanded 2025 Club World Cup comes to a close, The Sporting News examines the key takeaways for FIFA and local organisers ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America.

Enzo Maresca's club won the Conference League Final and could give him a second Chelsea trophy on Sunday, where Les Parisiens are at the end of what could turn out to be one of, if not the finest season in the sport.