Manchester City secures FA Cup triumph, completes domestic double

Manchester City defeated Chelsea 1‑0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley on 16 May 2026. The only goal came in the 71st minute when Antoine Semeni finished from a pass by Erling Haaland.

The win gave City their eighth FA Cup title and followed their League Cup victory over Arsenal in March, delivering a domestic double under manager Pep Guardiola. The result also denied Chelsea a place in the Europa League, while City, sitting ninth in the Premier League, face the prospect of missing European competition next season.