Chelsea in a fiery clash against Benfica at the Club World Cup.. Find out the date and broadcast channels.
Chelsea qualifies to face Benfica in the Round of 16 of the Club World Cup after a commanding 3-0 victory over Espérance.
In a commanding football display, English side Chelsea secured their place in the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after a convincing 3-0 victory over Tunisian club Espérance in the third and final match of Group D.
The London-based team dominated from the outset, showcasing their tactical strength and physical superiority. The win lifted Chelsea’s tally to 6 points, securing second place in the group behind Flamengo, who topped the table with 7 points following their key win over Chelsea in the second round.
🔁 Next Challenge: Benfica Clash Awaiting
With the group stage concluded, Chelsea will now prepare to take on Portuguese giants Benfica in the knockout stage. Benfica impressed in Group C, finishing at the top with 7 points after a series of strong performances against notable opponents.
📅 Match Details: Chelsea vs. Benfica
Date: Saturday evening
Time: 11:00 PM Cairo time | 4:00 PM Eastern Time (USA)
Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, USA – one of the tournament’s top venues in terms of crowd capacity and modern infrastructure.
While the official broadcaster lineup is yet to be confirmed, DAZN, the global media network holding the tournament rights, has confirmed full coverage of all Club World Cup matches, including multi-language commentary in Arabic and English.
🏆 The Road Ahead for the Blues
Should Chelsea overcome Benfica, they will progress to the quarterfinals where a clash against the winner of the all-Brazilian showdown between Palmeiras and Botafogo awaits — a match anticipated to be highly competitive given the historic strength of Brazilian clubs in international play.
🔚 Aiming for Glory
Chelsea enters the tournament with high ambitions and a roster filled with talent. With a manager eager to make a mark on the global stage, beating Benfica would be a crucial step toward the ultimate goal — lifting the world title. As football fans around the world tune in, all eyes are now on Charlotte, where Chelsea hopes to keep marching confidently toward Club World Cup glory.
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