Chelsea is one of 32 teams competing in the 2025 Club World Cup.
The rise of the modern Blues, largely attributed to the fortunes of former owner Roman Abramovich, peaked in two phases UEFA Champions League Successes nine years apart. The second, led by Thomas Tuchel in 2021, saw them emerge as one of the first teams to qualify for an expanded Club World Cup.
You can never be too sure about the Chelsea manager, but it looks like Enzo Maresca will be the man tasked with leading the club into battle in the United States. 2025 will be the third for Chelsea The emergence of the Club World CupBut expanding competition makes achieving success more difficult.
The Blues were crowned world champions for the first time at the end of 2021 after defeating Palmeiras 2-1 after extra time.
The novelty of the 2025 tournament should ensure that the experience is an exciting one for all involved. Here's how you can follow Chelsea during Club World Cup 2025.
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– Chelsea (@ChelseaFC) December 6, 2024
The tournament kicks off on June 15 (UK time) with Inter Miami facing Al Ahly in Group A. However, Chelsea fans won't have to wait long after kick-off to watch the Blues take on the game.
Chelsea's first group stage match has been scheduled Monday 16 June Against the Mexican team Leon. The match is scheduled to start at 20:00 GMT.
the Group stage draw For the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup it was held at the beginning of December.
Chelsea were included in Pot 2 of the draw and were paired with the 2022 Copa Libertadores winner Flemish2023 CONCACAF Champions League Winners Leonand You are Tunisiawho qualified for the tournament via the CAF classification, in Group D.
The Blues begin their campaign against Lyon in Atlanta before moving to Philadelphia to play the remaining two matches against Flamengo and Esperance of Tunis.
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date |
Start time (UK) |
Combinations |
location |
|---|---|---|---|
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06/16/25 |
20:00 |
Chelsea vs Lyon |
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
|
06/20/25 |
19:00 |
Flamengo vs Chelsea |
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
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06/25/25 |
02:00 |
Esperance Tunis vs Chelsea |
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
Chelsea's potential opponents in the knockout round
Chelsea's path to the final on July 13 at MetLife Stadium has already been set. The Blues will be favorites to top Group 4 and face the runner-up of Group 3 in the Round of 16.
Group C consists of: Bayern Munich, Boca Juniors, Auckland Cityand Benfica. Benfica and Boca Juniors appear to be the most likely to compete for second place. If Chelsea finish second, he could be angry Bayern In the last 16.
Based on current predictions, Chelsea would be on the same side of the draw as one of them Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madridor instead Borussia Dortmund and real madrid.
Fans around the world will be able to watch all the action in the USA after FIFA agreed an £829m broadcast deal with DAZN. As a result of the lucrative deal, Chelsea are set to earn up to £60m in participation money.
DAZN will stream all of Chelsea's matches in the 2025 Club World Cup for free.
There will undoubtedly be a lot of interest to catch it Chelsea In action across the pond in the Club World Cup.
Tickets will be available for purchase through FIFA portalBut all you can do at this point is register your interest in purchasing tickets to the tournament. More details are likely to be provided in the new year.
