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.

Club World Cup semifinals start Tuesday at MetLife Stadium and feature two big showdowns. Here's the complete bracket, results and schedule.

Brazilian football came to a halt in the semifinals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.After making history against Inter Milan and Al-Hilal, Fluminense faced Chelsea this Tuesday (8th) for a spot in