Fluminense vs. Chelsea live tracker: Updates, lineups, how to watch Club World Cup semifinal
The Brazilian side enter on an 11-match unbeaten run in all competitions, having eliminated Inter Milan and Al Hilal in the knockout rounds. Their most recent win came via a late goal from Hércules, following a second-half equalizer by Marcos Leonardo. Defensive discipline has defined Fluminense's run, with just one second-half goal conceded across their last nine matches.
Chelsea arrives after narrow wins over Palmeiras and Benfica. Cole Palmer has emerged as a key figure, while Pedro Neto's creative output has stood out. This is Chelsea's third match against Brazilian opponents in this tournament.
The winner will advance to Sunday's final, with a potential meeting against another European giant. Wednesday's semifinal between PSG and Real Madrid will determine the other finalist.
Tuesday, July 8
Fluminense vs. Chelsea (3 p.m. ET, TNT/DAZN)
Follow along with Yahoo Sports for live updates, highlights and more from the 2025 Club World Cup semifinal in New Jersey:
The first semifinal pits Chelsea and Fluminense, and in a lot of ways, it will be representative of this Club World Cup as a whole.
It's a Brazilian underdog vs. a European heavyweight.
It's at 3 p.m. on a weekday, and the weather is brutal — 94 degrees, scorching-hot sun.
There's excitement building, especially among Fluminense fans, but there were also desperate attempts by FIFA to slash prices, give away tickets and fill the stadium.
We'll have live coverage from all angles right here.
The first semifinal pits Chelsea and Fluminense, and in a lot of ways, it will be representative of this Club World Cup as a whole.
It's a Brazilian underdog vs. a European heavyweight.
It's at 3 p.m. on a weekday, and the weather is brutal — 94 degrees, scorching-hot sun.
There's excitement building, especially among Fluminense fans, but there were also desperate attempts by FIFA to slash prices, give away tickets and fill the stadium.
We'll have live coverage from all angles right here.
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