🌎 The Club World Cup guide to...Chelsea | OneFootball

Our guide to all 32 clubs participating at the FIFA Club World Cup continues.

You can check out the full list so far here.

Today we're looking at...Chelsea.

How did they qualify for the Club World Cup?

Chelsea secured their spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup by winning the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League. The Blues beat Manchester City in Porto thanks to Kai Havertz's composed finish.

History at the Club World Cup

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The Premier League side have a storied history in the Club World Cup, having reached the final in 2012 where they lost to Corinthians, before winning the competition in 2021 with an extra time victory over Palmeiras.

How did they perform in the 2024/25 season?

It was all the fours for Chelsea this season. Fourth in the Premier League, knocked out of the EFL and FA Cups in the fourth round but also completing the set by winning all four major European trophies with a Conference League triumph over Real Betis.

Who is the coach?

Chelsea are led by Italian tactician Enzo Maresca. The former Manchester City assistant joined the Stamford Bridge outfit last summer following Mauricio Pochettino's sacking.

Who is their star player?

Chelsea's standout player is Cole Palmer, an attacking midfielder and winger who has been instrumental in the team's success. In the 2023/24 season, Palmer scored 27 goals and provided 15 assists across all competitions, earning him the Premier League Young Player of the Season award.

Expected performance at the Club World Cup

After a relatively disappointing season domestically, Chelsea will be looking to end the campaign on a high in the US. The London club have been drawn against Espérance, Flamengo and LAFC. Whoever it is, the Blues will fancy their chances of getting out of the group and going far.

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