An opening round victory over Los Angeles FC set them on the right path but a hugely disappointing and fiery 3–1 defeat to Flamengo in their subsequent outing threatened their place in the last 16. Fortunately, ES Tunis posed little resistance in Chelsea’s final Group D outing, with a 3–0 victory confirming their progression.

Chelsea will take on Palmeiras in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup after an eventful 4-1 extra-time win over Benfica.Reece James had fired Chelsea ahead with a free-kick whipped inside

With the game nearing its end, the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 game between Benfica and Chelsea got suddenly delayed. Benfica and Chelsea faced off in the round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, battling for a spot in the next stage.