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Club World Cup Semi-Finals Set: Chelsea Face Fluminense, PSG Take On Real Madrid
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals are confirmed. Chelsea will face Fluminense, and Paris Saint-Germain will battle Real Madrid. Both crucial matches will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The tournament is reaching its deciding stage.
SEMI-FINAL MATCHUPS UNVEILED
Chelsea secured their place in the semi-finals by beating Palmeiras 2-1. Goals came from Cole Palmer and an own goal by Agustín Giay. Their opponents, Fluminense, reached through a 2-1 win over Al Hilal with goals from Matheus Martinelli and Hércules. The clash between Chelsea and Fluminense is scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Chelsea faced Palmeiras in the quarter-finals, which took place on July 4, 2025.
On the other side, PSG progressed by beating Bayern Munich 2-0. Goals were scored by Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé. They will face Real Madrid, who overcame Borussia Dortmund 3-2 with goals from Gonzalo García, Fran García, and Kylian Mbappé. The PSG vs. Real Madrid match is set for Wednesday, July 9, also at 3:00 p.m. ET.
PSG defeated Bayern Munich to secure their quarter-final spot in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
WHAT’S AT STAKE FOR THE TEAMS?
Chelsea have become a European power again as they seek their second Club World Cup title. Fluminense, the only non-European team left, aim to bring the trophy to South America. Both clubs have faced tough paths, as Chelsea beat Palmeiras and Fluminense conquered Al Hilal in tough matches.
PSG, the current UEFA Champions League winners, have kept four consecutive clean sheets in the tournament. They achieved victories over major teams like Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid. Meanwhile, Real Madrid, the most decorated European club, seek another global crown following their thrilling quarter-final win over Borussia Dortmund.
PSG won their first UEFA Champions League in the 2024-25 season.
LOOKING AHEAD TO THE FINAL
Winners of both semi-finals will stay in New York for the Club World Cup final on July 13 at MetLife Stadium. Both PSG and Chelsea are in strong form but must overcome challenges from Real Madrid and Fluminense. The anticipation is high as each team strives to establish their legacy with global success. With the world watching, the final four teams are ready to make history in one of football’s biggest stages.
