Chelsea take on Fluminense in Tuesday’s Club World Cup semi-final, with kick-off scheduled for 8 p.m. BST. Chelsea are just two games away from Club World Cup glory, but the Blues will have to get past one of their great modern-day defenders to reach the showpiece event on July 13.

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup was expanded in part to create matchups exactly like Friday's quarterfinal between English power Chelsea and one of Brazil's biggest clubs, Palmeiras.

Chelsea beat Palmeiras 2-1 in Philadelphia on Friday as the Blues sealed their spot in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals thanks to a late winner. MORE — Prize money list for Club World Cup A silky Cole Palmer turn and finish put Chelsea ahead in the first half but Palmeiras equalized thanks to their young superstar,