Chelsea vs LAFC, Club World Cup
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Enzo Maresca's side ended the season on a high as they won the Europa Conference League trophy and finished fourth in the Premier League to secure Champions League qualification on the final day of the 2024-25 season.
CHELSEA’S Club World Cup campaign gets underway TONIGHT against MLS heavyweights LAFC – and they’ll be facing some familiar faces. Former Blue Olivier Giroud will be part of the
Chelsea begin our Club World Cup adventure with a matchup against MLS contenders Los Angeles FC, who are the replacement team for Club León. On paper, we are the favorites for this game — and for all our group games — but LAFC are in decent form and in the middle of their season and we’re practically on holidays after a long-long season.
The 38-year-old goalkeeper says the US-based club will struggle to compete with the Premier League clubs, or even others in the group.
On paper, Group D is a battle between two strong outfits fighting for first place, with the other two sides hoping that they are the tournament’s dark horse. Chelsea, Flamengo, Esperance de Tunis and LAFC make up this group,
A guide to the Club World Cup as Man City, Chelsea and Messi prepare for action - FIFA’s newly-expanded competition kicks off this weekend.
Black & Gold bring in the Dutch forward, playing in Liga MX since February 2024, on loan with the right to buy to fortify their FIFA Club World Cup roster.