Manchester City Beat Chelsea 1-0 to Lift 2026 FA Cup at Wembley

Joel JJ By Joel JJ
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16 May 2026
Manchester City Beat Chelsea 1-0 to Lift 2026 FA Cup at Wembley

Manchester City have won the 2026 FA Cup after a narrow 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the final played at Wembley Stadium, with Antoine Semenyo scoring the decisive goal.

The match was tightly contested, with both sides struggling to create clear chances for most of the game. Chelsea defended well, while Manchester City worked patiently to find a breakthrough.

The decisive moment came in the 72nd minute when Erling Haaland delivered a low cross from the right flank. Antoine Semenyo met it inside the box and finished with a brilliant back-heel effort, beating goalkeeper Robert Sánchez.

The goal sparked huge celebrations among Manchester City supporters and ultimately secured the trophy.

With this win, Manchester City claimed their eighth FA Cup title, completing a strong season under Pep Guardiola. Semenyo’s strike proved to be the defining moment of the final.

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