The highly anticipated FIFA Club World Cup Group D clash between Brazilian giants Flamengo and English heavyweights Chelsea is set to kick off today, Friday, June 20, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field. Both teams enter the match on the back of impressive 2-0 victories in their opening group fixtures, setting the stage for a crucial encounter that could determine the group winner.
Flamengo, currently leading their domestic league, showcased their strong form with a comfortable 2-0 win over Esperance. Goals from Luiz Araujo and Giorgian de Arrascaeta secured the three points for the Copa Libertadores champions. Of particular note for Chelsea fans will be the presence of former Blues midfielder Jorginho in the Flamengo squad, who recently joined the Brazilian club from Arsenal and even registered an assist in their opening game. Flamengo boasts an impressive record, being unbeaten in 15 of their last 16 matches across all competitions and riding a five-game winning streak.
Chelsea, meanwhile, also started their Club World Cup campaign strongly, defeating Los Angeles FC 2-0. Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez were on the scoresheet for Enzo Maresca's side. New signing Liam Delap, who provided an assist, also impressed on his debut. The Blues come into this match with four consecutive wins across all competitions, including a 4-1 victory in the Conference League final.
This match marks a significant occasion as it will be the first-ever competitive meeting between Flamengo and Chelsea. While the two clubs did face each other in a friendly tournament in 1998, with Chelsea winning 5-0, this encounter carries much higher stakes.
A win for either side today would significantly boost their chances of topping Group D and securing a favorable draw in the knockout stages. Flamengo, managed by former Chelsea left-back Filipe Luis, are expected to provide a stern test, especially with their solid defensive record of seven clean sheets in their last eight games.
The match is scheduled for a 7:00 PM BST (2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT) kick-off. Football fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a thrilling contest between two in-form teams vying for Club World Cup supremacy.
