- The Flamengo vs Chelsea FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match will start at 9:00 pm EAT at the Lincoln Financial Field.
- Some of the players to watch out for in the Flamengo vs Chelsea clash are Cole Palmer and Giorgian de Arrascaeta.
- The Flamengo vs Chelsea fixture is likely to decide who finishes at the top of Group D.
A number of titanic FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group stage matches including the Flamengo vs Chelsea one will be played on Friday, June 20.
Besides the Flamengo vs Chelsea showdown, Benfica will square it out with Auckland City from New Zealand.
The Flamengo vs Chelsea clash promises to be a thrilling one since both sides will approach the match using different tactics and have of gifted players.
Chelsea, who finished fourth in the 2024-2025 Premier League campaign, head into the Group D match that is scheduled to be played at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on the back of a 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC.
The Enzo Maresca coached side scored their goals via Portuguese forward Pedro Neto and Argentina FIFA World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez.
Similar to Chelsea, Flamengo also secured a win in their first Group stage match, beating African side ES Tunis 2-0 thanks to goals from Luiz Araújo and Giorgian de Arrascaeta.
Therefore, football supporters should get ready for an intriguing game where both sides will do everything possible to collect the maximum points.
Here are the key details you need to understand ahead of the Flamengo vs Chelsea FIFA World Cup 2025 Group D match.
What time does the Flamengo vs Chelsea FIFA World Cup 2025 match start?
The Flamengo vs Chelsea match will kick-off at 9:00 pm East African Time (EAT) on Friday night, June 20, 2025 at the Lincoln Financial Field.
Flamengo vs Chelsea Team News
Chelsea will be without Wesley Fofana, who is nursing a hamstring injury, and Ukrainian winger Mykhaylo Mudryk. Mudryk was recently suspended after being found guilty of using a banned substance.
In addition, Axel Disasi, Joao Felix, Djordje Petrovic and Raheem Sterling will not play any role in this match since they were left out of Chelsea’s FIFA Club World Cup 2025 squad.
On the other side, former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Jorginho is likely to start for Flamengo alongside the likes of ex-Juventus defender Alex Sandro.
Flamengo vs Chelsea possible starting lineups
Flamengo: Rossi, Sandro, Varela, Ortiz, Pereira, Pulgar, Jorginho, De Arrascaeta, Gerson, Araújo, Henrique
Chelsea: Sanchez, Cucurella, Adarabioyo, Colwill, James, Fernandez, Caicedo, Palmer, Neto, Madueke, Delap
Who are the players to watch in the Flamengo vs Chelsea FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match?
Flamengo have a lot of talented players in their squad including Uruguayan skillful midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta and Pedro.
Arrascaeta’s creativity and eye for goal will be instrumental for Flamengo in this match while Pedro is one of the most prolific strikers in South America in 2025.
As for Chelsea, Fernandes and Cole Palmer are the stars to look out for in this match since they have what it takes to change the outcome of a game at any time.
Flamengo vs Chelsea Current Form (all competitions)
- Flamengo: WWWWW
- Chelsea: LWWWW
Flamengo vs Chelsea Head-to-head record
Friday’s FIFA Club World Cup 2025 fixture will be the first ever competitive meeting between Flamengo and Chelsea.
Flamengo vs Chelsea Prediction
Chelsea are the favorites to win this match because they have brilliant, young and energetic midfielders such as Moisés Caicedo and Fernandez.
Nonetheless, since the Blues have shown inconsistency in recent months, Flamengo should not be counted out of winning this game.
Therefore, football supporters should expect a thrilling Flamengo vs Chelsea FIFA World Cup 2025 match where the two sides may not keep a clean sheet.
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