Brazilian side Fluminense went from relegation candidate to surprise Club World Cup semi-finalists and will now face Chelsea as they aim to write a fairytale in the United States. The club from Rio de Janeiro is the only non-European club to reach this stage of the revamped tournament.

Former champions Chelsea play Fluminense, one of Brazil’s most popular sides, in the first semifinal of Club World Cup.

The stage is set for an exciting semi-final clash at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup as Chelsea take on Fluminense at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, on Tuesday, July 8.