Flamengo Faces Chelsea in Club World Cup Showdown in Philadelphia

Rio de Janeiro, June 20, 2025 – Flamengo, Brazil’s leading football club, is set to clash with English Premier League giants Chelsea in a pivotal Group D match of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, taking place tonight at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, USA.

Flamengo enters the match in formidable form, boasting only one loss in their last 16 matches, having scored 32 goals while conceding just five, currently leading the Brazilian league[User Memory]. They come off a 2-0 win against Espérance de Tunis in their tournament opener, demonstrating strong attacking prowess and solid defense. Chelsea, meanwhile, also started the tournament with a 2-0 victory over LAFC and are considered favorites with a 64.7% win probability according to Opta[User Memory].

Chelsea will feature young striker Liam Delap making his first start for the club in this competition, adding fresh attacking options to their 4-2-3-1 formation. Flamengo’s lineup includes key players such as Deascaeta and Gerson, while Chelsea’s squad includes notable former Flamengo player Jorginho and ex-left-back Filipe Luís now on Flamengo’s sidelines.

Transfer rumors are swirling as Fenerbahçe reportedly eyes Flamengo’s Alex Sandro, with a potential offer contingent on the player’s decision to return to Europe, adding an off-field subplot to the high-stakes encounter[User Memory].

The match kicks off at 14:00 EDT (19:00 BST) and will be officiated by referee Iván Cisneros with VAR support. It is broadcast on TNT in the USA and streamed worldwide via DAZN, offering fans comprehensive live coverage and analysis.

This clash between South America’s powerhouse Flamengo and Europe’s Chelsea is a key fixture that could determine the trajectory of both teams toward the knockout stages of the Club World Cup. Fans worldwide eagerly await the outcome of this thrilling encounter.