Fluminense vs. Chelsea live updates: Score, highlights, analysis as Club World Cup semifinals kick off
In the first of the three remaining matches of the 2025 Club World Cup, all at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Fluminense faces Chelsea in Tuesday's semifinal.
The Brazilian side enter on an 11-match unbeaten run in all competitions, having eliminated Inter Milan and Al Hilal in the knockout rounds. Their most recent win came via a late goal from Hércules, following a second-half equalizer by Marcos Leonardo. Defensive discipline has defined Fluminense's run, with just one second-half goal conceded across their last nine matches.
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Chelsea arrives after narrow wins over Palmeiras and Benfica. Cole Palmer has emerged as a key figure, while Pedro Neto's creative output has stood out. This is Chelsea's third match against Brazilian opponents in this tournament.
The winner will advance to Sunday's final, with a potential meeting against another European giant. Wednesday's semifinal between PSG and Real Madrid will determine the other finalist.
Tuesday, July 8
Fluminense vs. Chelsea (3 p.m. ET, TNT/DAZN)
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