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Fluminense vs Chelsea FIFA Club World Cup semi-final preview: Team news, prediction, and how to watch on DAZN
Fluminense and Chelsea go head-to-head in the first semi-final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup today, and you can watch it live and free on DAZN by creating a free account here.
The Brazilians got here with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Al Hilal, while Chelsea secured their spot by beating Palmeiras 2-1 in the quarters.
Both teams now head to the New York area for a massive showdown, with a place in Sunday’s final against either Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid on the line.
The match also brings a special twist as 40-year-old Thiago Silva will face Chelsea for the first time since returning to his boyhood club, Fluminense, last summer.
DAZN News has all the information for Fluminense vs Chelsea.
When is Fluminense vs Chelsea? Kick-off and date
Fluminense vs Chelsea will take place at 3:00pm ET on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
That means that fans watching on the Pacific coast of the United States will be able to watch all the action on DAZN from 12:00pm PT.
Meanwhile, supporters in the United Kingdom will be able to catch the match at 8:00pm BST.
- Date : Tuesday, July 8, 2025
- Kick-off : 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT / 8:00pm BST
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Where is Fluminense vs Chelsea?
Fluminense vs Chelsea will take place at the MetLife Stadium, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The MetLife Stadium opened in 2010, replacing Giants Stadium, and is home to the New York Giants and New York Jets of the National Football League.
MetLife Stadium is scheduled to host nine Club World Cup games, the most of any stadium this year.
The East Rutherford venue hosted five games in the group stage in June, and Real Madrid's 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund.
It will now host both of the semi-finals and the final.
Fluminense vs Chelsea team news and talking points
Fluminense, captained by ex-Chelsea star Thiago Silva, have flown the flag for Brazilian sides quite superbly during the Club World Cup.
They finished second in Group F, then beat Inter Milan 2-0 in the Round of 16 to cause a major stir.
They followed that with another hugely impressive 2-1 victory over Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal in the quarter-finals.
That has encouraged hopes they can overcome Chelsea and reach a second successive final; they reached the 2023 final but lost 4-0 to Manchester City in Jeddah.
Mathues Martinelli - scorer of Fluminense’s winner against Al-Hilal - and Juan Freytes are suspended for the semi-final after being booked in the quarter-final tie.
Experienced defender Rene is available for selection, having been banned against Al-Hilal. Thiago Silva is expected to lead the defence against his former club.
Previous XI : Fábio; Freytes, Thiago Silva, Ignácio; Fuentes, Nonato, Bernal, Martinelli, Samuel Xavier; Cano, Arias
Chelsea
Chelsea are aiming to become FIFA Club World Cup winners for the second time, having gone all the way under Thomas Tuchel in 2021.
They are a very different beast under Enzo Maresca, who is writing a new chapter with a team flooded with youthful promise.
But having won the Conference League and qualified for the Champions League, the Italian has taken the Blues into the last four of the Club World Cup.
They showed their class by beating Benfica 4-1 in extra-time in the Round of 16 before dispatching Palmeiras 2-1 in the quarter-finals.
Moises Caicedo is available again after suspension, but Liam Delap and Levi Colwill are now banned after being booked against Palmeiras.
Meanwhile, Enzo Maresca will check on the fitness of Benoit Badiashile, Romeo Lavia, and Reece James.
Previous XI : Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Andrey Santos, Enzo; Neto, Palmer, Nkunku; Delap
Fluminense vs Chelsea match odds
- Fluminense : 19/4
- Draw : 27/10
- Chelsea : 8/13
Odds courtesy of DAZN Bet and correct as of 11:30am on July 8, 2025. For full markets, click here
Fluminense vs Chelsea prediction
There has been much to admire in Fluminense's journey to the semi-finals, but overcoming Chelsea could be a step too far.
The Blues have plenty of attacking talent within their ranks and, despite Liam Delap missing this match through suspension, Cole Palmer can inspire them to another narrow victory, possibly in extra-time.
Prediction: Fluminense 1-2 Chelsea
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