The FIFA 2025 club World Cup continues with a last round before the final. This Tuesday, July 8 at 8:00 p.m. (Tunisian time) The Brazilians of Fluminense face the English team of Chelsea (Fluminense vs Chelsea), to follow live on behalf of the first semi-final.
The only non-European club still in the running, Fluminense faces Chelsea this Tuesday at the Metlife Stadium in the semi-finals of the 2025 World Cup. Between South American surprise and English power, the shock promises to be intense. A duel at the top between two teams with very contrasting courses, but carried by the same ambition: to win a place in the final.
Carried by its favorite status, Chelsea addresses this meeting with serenity. Under the leadership of Enzo Maresca, the London club has lived a successful season: a qualification in the Champions League via the top 4 of the Premier League, a title in the Europa Conference League, and a convincing route in this world tournament. After a spectacular eighth final against Benfica (4-1 victory after extra time) and a difficult quarter but controlled against Palmeiras (2-1), the Blues want to continue their ascent.
Opposite, Fluminense advances as a formidable outsider. The only non-European representative in the last square, the Carioca club marked the spirits by successively eliminating Inter Milan (2-0) and Al-Hilal (2-1). Led by his experienced captain Thiago Silva -who will face his old club -, Fluminense relies on a solid defense and a quick game in transition, symbolized by the performances of German Cano, Matheus Martinelli or Hercules.
The shock therefore promises to be electric, both sporting and emotional. If Chelsea has a higher workforce on paper, Fluminense has proven that he knew how to drop the grown -ups. For the Brazilian club, this semi-final represents more than a match: an opportunity to shake up the world football hierarchy.
Where and when watching the match
This duel between Europe and Latin America will be followed at the East Rutherford Metlife Stadium.
The Fluminense – Chelsea match will be played at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the East Rutherford (New York). The stadium can accommodate nearly 82,500 spectators and regularly hosts football matches, Nfl and major international events.
Fluminense vs Chelsea FC: probable compos and referee
Here are the probable compositions as part of the July 8 meeting between Fluminense vs Chelsea FC:
Fluminense: Fabio, Samuel Xavier, Ignacio, Thiago Silva, Freytes, Martinelli, Bernal, Nonato, Arias, German Cano, Everaldo
Chelsea FC: Robert Sánchez, Reece James, Levi Colwill, Benoît Badiashile, Marc Cucurella, Enzo Fernández, Romeo Lavia, Kiernan Dewsbury, Pedro Neto, Liam Delap, Cole Palmer
In addition, the International Football Federation (FIFA) has appointed French François Letexier to direct this semi-final Between Fluminense and Chelsea FC.
