Picture Credit: X
The penultimate stage of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is all set to witness the clash between the final four teams, who are fighting for a ticket to the final, that is to be played on Sunday, July 13. The FIFA Club World Cup started from June 14 and will culminate on July 13 after a total of 63 fixtures played across 12 venues across the U.S.A. The semi-finalist teams of the tournament have impressed the audience with their game as millions of fans root for the success of their favourites.
In the first semi-final, Chelsea is set to go head-to-head against Fluminense, which emerged as one of the dark horses of the competition led by veteran centre-back Thiago Silva. The Brazilian club caused a stir with their impressive win over Inter Milan in the Round of 16 and built on that momentum with a composed display against Al-Hilal in the quarter-finals. Chelsea suffered a 3-1 defeat to Flamengo in the group stage but bounced back in the knockouts, edging past Palmeiras 2-1 in a tightly contested quarter-final. As the action shifts towards the semi-final, the team that will win this match will face the winner of the second semi-final, which will be played between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Fluminense vs Chelsea Semi-final: Date, Timing, Squads, and More
Fluminense vs Chelsea: Key Stats
The semi-final bout between Fluminense and Chelsea will mark the first-ever meeting between the two teams.
In the tournament, Chelsea have taken 23 short corners out of 36, which is the most by any team at the finals. Fluminense stands second, having taken just eight.
This will be the third Brazilian side the Blues have faced in the States. They lost 3-1 in the group stage against CR Flamengo, but beat Palmeiras 2-1 last time out.
When and where will the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final between Fluminense and Chelsea take place?
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final between Fluminense and Chelsea will take place on Wednesday July 9 from 12:30 am IST onwards, at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
What are the possible lineups for FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final between Fluminense and Chelsea?
Chelsea: Robert Sanchez, Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke, Nicolas Jackson.
Fluminense: Fabio, Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Ignacio, Gabriel Fuentes, Rene, Hercules, Facudo Bernal, Nonato, German Cano, Jhon Arias.
Where can one watch the live telecast of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final between Fluminense and Chelsea?
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final clash between Fluminense and Chelsea will not be telecast anywhere in India.
Where can one watch the live streaming of FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final between Fluminense and Chelsea?
The semi-final clash between Fluminense and Chelsea can be live streamed on FanCode app and website and DAZN app and website.
