Why Chelsea Haven't Qualified for the Next Club World Cup Despite Winning Final

• Chelsea beat PSG 3-0 to win the new-format Club World Cup, but were not granted automatic qualification for the next tournament in 2029
• Only Champions League winners and the top UEFA-ranked clubs qualify, as Chelsea currently sit 14th in the rankings
• Despite earning $125 million and global recognition, the Blues must improve their UEFA ranking or win the Champions League to join the 2029 edition

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Chelsea have not qualified for the next edition of the FIIFA Club World Cup in 2029 despite securing a historic triumph in the restructured Club World Cup,

Enzo Maresca’s side stunned the football world with a commanding 3-0 win over PSG, the reigning Champions League holders.

Cole Palmer put on a show with a sensational brace, while new signing Joao Pedro added a classy chip to complete a dominant first-half performance.

This triumph marks Chelsea’s second Club World Cup title, having first lifted the trophy in 2021.

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However, this latest victory holds even greater significance; they are now officially the inaugural winners of the newly revamped tournament.

The Blues succeed domestic rivals Manchester City, who claimed the title in 2023 with a 4–0 rout of Fluminense.

Chelsea’s win brought them $125 million in prize money and international recognition but surprisingly, no automatic qualification for the next Club World Cup.

Why Chelsea haven't qualified for the next Club World

Under FIFA’s new Club World Cup format, 32 teams will qualify through a continental allocation system. UEFA, the European governing body, receives 12 of these slots.

They are divided as follows: four spots go to Champions League winners from the qualifying cycle, and the remaining eight are awarded based on UEFA club rankings.

Although the Blues won the 2025 edition of the Club World Cup, FIFA does not grant the tournament winner an automatic spot in the next edition, per Sport Bible.

Instead, PSG, as one of the recent Champions League winners, are already locked in for 2029, despite their defeat in the final.

How can Chelsea qualify for the next Club World Cup

Currently, Chelsea rank 14th in UEFA’s coefficient standings, placing them outside the top 12 clubs likely to qualify.

Unless they win the Champions League or climb the UEFA rankings significantly, they face the real possibility of missing the expanded 2029 Club World Cup entirely, a shocking outcome given their recent triumph.

However, with the Blues now back in the Champions League, they could move up the rankings if they reach the quarter-final or semi-final.

Their fate now rests on performance in upcoming European campaigns.

PSG boss involved in heated clash after Club World Cup final loss

In an earlier report, YEN.com.gh highlighted a tense post-match incident involving PSG boss Luis Enrique, who appeared to strike Chelsea forward Joao Pedro during a heated altercation.

Footage captured the moment Pedro hit the ground after the clash, sparking immediate backlash. But, speaking after the incident, the PSG boss insisted his intention was not to hurt anybody.

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Source: YEN.com.gh