Chelsea vs LAFC Club World Cup 2025 has been confirmed after a dramatic extra-time play-off saw LAFC book their place in the tournament. The Blues, who recently lifted the Conference League trophy, will open their Club World Cup campaign against the MLS side on June 16. LAFC secured their spot with a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Club America, with Denis Bouanga’s extra-time strike capping an unforgettable night for the Los Angeles club. The Club World Cup, featuring 32 teams for the first time, will be a major test for Chelsea as they aim to add more silverware to their collection, having previously won the tournament in 2022.
LAFC Stun Club America to Set Up Chelsea Showdown
LAFC dramatically clinched their Club World Cup berth with a 2-1 extra-time victory over Club America, defying the odds after Brian Rodriguez’s 64th-minute penalty put the Mexican side ahead. Igor Jesus equalised in the 89th minute, and Bouanga’s 115th-minute winner sealed the deal.
“It’s simply one of the best moments of my career. I love this team, and I love this game,” said LAFC’s Denis Bouanga.
“It’s the culmination of three-and-a-half years of hard work,” added LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo.
Chelsea’s Club World Cup 2025 Fixtures
| Match | Date |
|---|---|
| Chelsea vs LAFC | June 16, 2025 |
| Chelsea vs Flamengo | June 20, 2025 |
| Chelsea vs Esperance | June 25, 2025 |
Chelsea Aiming for More Silverware at Club World Cup
Chelsea will kick off their Club World Cup 2025 campaign against LAFC, followed by fixtures against Flamengo and Esperance Sportive de Tunis. The top two teams from Group D will advance to the knockout stages. The Blues, under new boss Enzo Maresca, are eager to add to their trophy haul after winning the Conference League earlier this month. However, with 32 teams competing—including Real Madrid, Manchester City, and PSG—this year’s tournament promises to be a much sterner challenge.
Key Takeaways
- Chelsea vs LAFC Club World Cup 2025 kicks off June 16
- LAFC sealed their spot with a dramatic 2-1 win over Club America
- Chelsea also face Flamengo and Esperance in Group D
- Top two from the group advance to the knockout stage
- Chelsea won the Club World Cup in 2022 and the Conference League in 2025
What’s Next?
Chelsea will begin their Club World Cup campaign against LAFC on June 16, before facing Flamengo and Esperance in Group D. The Blues will aim for another trophy under Maresca, but the expanded format means fierce competition awaits.
Can Chelsea go all the way in the Club World Cup 2025? Drop your predictions in the comments and share this article with fellow Blues fans!
1 Comment (last comment by Adem)
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By Adem 1 Jun 2025 09:20
the amount of money that we could get from this... we could go far, but to be realistic we cant win it with the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid and PSG.
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