Fluminense vs Chelsea

Chelsea defeated Fluminense 2‑0 in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final on July 8, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Both goals came from Chelsea’s new signing João Pedro, scoring in the 18th and 56th minutes against his former club

⚽ Match Highlights

João Pedro made a dream debut, netting two stunning goals in his first start for Chelsea

Fluminense showed flashes of promise, nearly equalizing before halftime thanks to Marc Cucurella’s goal-line clearance and a VAR-overturned penalty

Extreme heat (over 35 °C) added to the intensity of the semi-final

📊 Player & Tactical Insights

Team Stand‑Outs

Chelsea João Pedro (brace, Man of the Match), tactically dominant under Enzo Maresca

Fluminense Renato Portaluppi's side earned respect despite the loss; he hopes this run will boost Brazilian coaches' recognition

Chelsea’s win books their spot in the Club World Cup final on Sunday, July 13, likely against either Paris Saint‑Germain or Real Madrid.

 📺 How to Watch & Follow

Streaming: DAZN (free in many countries)

TV Coverage:

USA: TNT Sports (English), TelevisaUnivision (Spanish)

India: No live TV broadcast, but DAZN streaming available

What’s Next?

Final Preview: Chelsea will face the winner of PSG vs. Real Madrid in Sunday's final

Injury Watch: Keep an eye on midfielder Moisés Caicedo, who picked up a knock late in the semi-final