Unfamiliar opponents have been a consistent theme through Chelsea’s run to the final. In four of their six matches in the Club World Cup, Chelsea have met their opponents for the first time in history. Only one side in their run, Benfica, they have met more than twice. But Enzo Maresca’s side handled their draw with relative ease.

Check out all the fixtures, results and venues for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, including the knockout bracket.

Porto are moving on from manager Martin Anselmi after their group-stage exit from the Club World Cup, the Portuguese club said late on Tuesday.

For the first time in his career, Lionel Messi will take on a former club as he leads his underdog Inter Miami CF against the UEFA Champions League winners, Paris Saint-Germain, on Sunday in the Round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup .

The Club World Cup needs work, yes, but we've got a strong proof of concept. The games have been competitive, the atmosphere has been building, and the gap between Europe and the rest of the world is smaller than we thought.