Chelsea will look to build upon their perfect start to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup when they face Flamengo in their next group stage game on Friday.
It was an ideal outing for the 2024/25 UEFA Conference League winners against LAFC, with the Blues emerging as 2-0 victors thanks to goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez. Debutant Liam Delap had an impressive cameo, providing the assist for the second goal after coming off the bench.
Similarly, Flamengo opened their FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a dominant 2-0 victory over Esperance de Tunis. A win for either team in this match will not only seal their qualification to the next round but also give them a major advantage in ending as group winners.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Where to watch Flamengo vs. Chelsea: Live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this FIFA Club World Cup match in the U.S.:
TV channel: TBS, TruTV, TNT
Live stream: DirecTV Stream, DAZN, Watch TNT
This game is available for live TV broadcast in English language in the US on TBS, TruTV , and TNT.
For fans who prefer to stream on the go, the tournament will also be shown live on Watch TNT, DirecTV Stream, and DAZN.
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Flamengo vs. Chelsea start time
- Date: Friday, June 20
- Time: 2:00 p.m. ET | 11:00 a.m. PT
Flamengo and Chelsea will kick off at 2:00 p.m. ET on Friday, June 20, from the Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Flamengo vs. Chelsea lineups, team news
Flamengo boss Luis Filipe could opt not to meddle with a winning formula.
This would mean a start for Jorginho, who made 213 appearances for Chelsea and starred in their run to glory in the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League — the reason they’re taking part in this competition.
Nicolas de la Cruz could return from his recent injury absence, most likely from the bench. Reported Manchester City target Wesley was an unused substitute against Esperance and might come in for Guillermo Varela at right-back
Flamengo starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Rossi (GK) — Wesley, Ortiz, Pereira, Ayrton Lucas — Pulgar, Jorginho — Gerson, De Arrascaeta, Luiz Araujo — Pedro
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Liam Delap produced a lively cameo from the bench against LAFC, setting up Enzo Fernandez for the game-sealing goal. The new signing from Ipswich Town could usurp Nicolas Jackson at centre-forward.
Fernandez’s midfield colleague Moises Caicedo limped off during the closing stages of the game in Atlanta after colliding with teammate Marc Cucurella, making him a doubt for this one. Brazilian youngster Andrey Santos could get a start if Caicedo isn’t risked.
Captain Reece James was substituted at halftime against LAFC, but that was merely as a precaution and he should start once more.
Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Sanchez (GK) — James, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella — Fernandez, Santos — Neto, Palmer, Madueke — Delap
Injured: Caicedo (leg, doubt), Fofana (muscle), Kellyman (hamstring)
Suspended: Mudryk (doping violation)
Chelsea Club World Cup schedule 2025
Here are Chelsea’s next two games of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| June 20 | at Flamengo | 2:00 p.m. |
| June 24 | at Esperance | 9:00 p.m. |
Flamengo Club World Cup schedule 2025
Here are Flamengo’s next two games of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| June 20 | vs. Chelsea | 2:00 p.m. |
| June 24 | at LAFC | 9:00 p.m. |
Club World Cup fixture schedule for this week
All times ET
Thursday, June 19
- Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly (12:00 p.m.)
- Inter Miami vs. Porto (3:00 p.m.)
- Seattle Sounders vs. Atletico Madrid (6:00 p.m.)
- PSG vs. Botafogo (9:00 p.m.)
Friday, June 20
- Benfica vs. Auckland City (12:00 p.m.)
- Flamengo vs. Chelseao (2:00 p.m.)
- LAFC vs. ES Tunis (6:00 p.m.)
- Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors (9:00 p.m.)
Saturday, June 21
- Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Bor. Dortmund (12:00 p.m.)
- Inter Milan vs. Urawa Red Diamonds (3:00 p.m.)
- Fluminense vs. Ulsan HD (6:00 p.m.)
- River Plate vs. Monterrey (9:00 p.m.)
Sunday, June 22
- Juventus vs. Wydad (12:00 p.m.)
- Real Madrid vs. Pachuca (3:00 p.m.)
- Salzburg vs. Al Hilal (6:00 p.m.)
- Man City vs. Al Ain (9:00 p.m.)
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