Chelsea are one of 32 teams competing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
The Blues’ contemporary rise, which was largely attributed to the riches of former owner Roman Abramovich, culminated in two Champions League achievements nine years apart. The second of which, led by Thomas Tuchel in 2021, saw them emerge as one of the first teams to qualify for the expanded Club World Cup.
You can never be too sure with a Chelsea manager, but it looks like Enzo Maresca will be the man to lead the club into battle in the United States. 2025 will be Chelsea’s third Participation in the Club World Cupbut expanding competition makes success much more difficult to achieve.
The Blues were crowned world champions for the first time at the end of 2021 by beating Palmeiras 2-1 after extra time.
The novelty of the 2025 tournament should ensure an exciting experience for all involved. Here’s how you can follow Chelsea during the Club World Cup 2025.
The Blues will face Flamengo, ES Tunis and Club León next summer @FIFACWC. 🫡
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— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 6, 2024
The tournament kicks off on June 15 (UK time) when Inter Miami take on Al Ahly in Group A. Chelsea fans, however, won’t have to wait long after the curtain rises to catch the blues in action.
Chelsea’s first group stage match has been scored by Monday June 16 against the Mexican team León. The match is scheduled to start at 20:00 BST.
The group stage draw for the 2025 Club World Cup was held at the beginning of December.
Chelsea were included in Pot 2 for the draw and were paired with the winners of the 2022 Copa Libertadores flamencowinners of the 2023 CONCACAF Champions League lioni You are Tunisianwho qualified for the tournament through the CAF ranking, in Group D.
The Blues begin their campaign against Leon in Atlanta before moving to Philadelphia for their remaining two games against Flamengo and ES Tunis.
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date |
Start Time (UK) |
fixation |
location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
06/16/25 |
20:00 |
Chelsea vs Leon |
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
|
20/06/25 |
7:00 p.m |
Flamengo vs Chelsea |
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
|
25/06/25 |
02:00 |
ES Tunis vs Chelsea |
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
Chelsea’s potential knockout round opponents
Chelsea’s path to the final on July 13 at MetLife Stadium has already been mapped out. The Blues will be favored to top Group D and face Group C runners-up in the round of 16.
Group C is made up of Bayern Munich, Boca Juniors, Auckland Cityi Benfica. Benfica and Boca Juniors look the most likely to compete for second place. If Chelsea finish second, they may feel the wrath of Bayern in the last 16.
On current projections, Chelsea would be on the same side of the draw as one PSG i Atlético de Madridor alternatively Borussia Dortmund i Real Madrid.
Fans around the world will be able to watch all the action unfold in the US after FIFA agreed an £829m broadcast deal with DAZN. As a result of the lucrative deal, Chelsea will earn up to £60m in share money.
DAZN will broadcast all of Chelsea’s matches at the 2025 Club World Cup for free.
There will certainly be plenty of interest to be had Chelsea in action across the pond at the Club World Cup.
Tickets can be purchased through FIFA portalbut all you can do at this stage is register your interest in tournament tickets. More details are likely to be provided in the new year.
