Fluminense vs Chelsea - Live Stream

The stage is set for a thrilling clash as Brazilian giants Fluminense take on Chelsea FC in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup semi-final on Tuesday, July 8 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. With a place in the final at stake, both teams are bringing firepower and experience to the contest, though Chelsea enters the match as slight favorites.

Where to Watch: Global Broadcast and Streaming

The match kicks off at 15:00 ET / 20:00 BST / 21:00 CEST. Fans around the world can follow the match live and free through a variety of platforms, with DAZN providing universal streaming coverage. Here’s how to tune in from your region:

• USA: TNT Sports, TBS, truTV, and DAZN USA
• UK: DAZN UK, with highlights on TNT Sports
• Canada: DAZN Canada
• Australia: DAZN , Foxtel/Kayo
• Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Germany: DAZN
• Brazil: ESPN Brasil, DAZN Brasil
• Mexico and Latin America: DAZN Latin America, with local rights sublicensed to ESPN and Fox Deportes in some countries
• Argentina: DAZN Argentina, with ESPN coverage also likely

Fans can register on DAZN’s freemium platform to stream without a subscription, making this one of the most accessible Club World Cups in history.

Highlights and full replays will also be made available on FIFA+.

Team News & Injuries

Chelsea

• Unavailable: Levi Colwill and Liam Delap (suspensions), Axel Disasi (omitted), Wesley Fofana (injured)
• Boost: Moisés Caicedo returns from suspension

Fluminense

• Unavailable: Juan Freytes and Matheus Martinelli (suspended)
• Key Players Fit: Thiago Silva and goalkeeper Fábio, both seasoned veterans, are available and expected to start

Probable Lineups

Fluminense (4-4-2):

• GK: Fábio
• DEF: Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Ignacio, Gabriel Fuentes
• MID: Nonato, Facundo Bernal, Hércules, René
• FW: Jhon Arias, Germán Cano

Chelsea (4-2-3-1):

• GK: Robert Sánchez
• DEF: Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella
• MID: Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández
• ATT: Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Christopher Nkunku
• FW: João Pedro

João Pedro, a former Fluminense player, could make a memorable impact in his debut for Chelsea against his old club.

Match Prediction

Chelsea enters this matchup with a slight edge, favored by sportsbooks and analysts to win in regular time. With a solid blend of Premier League stars and new attacking options, the Blues are expected to dominate possession and chances created. However, Fluminense’s counter-attacking style and experienced backline led by Thiago Silva could trouble the English side.

Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Fluminense

• Key Player to Watch: Cole Palmer (Chelsea) & Jhon Arias (Fluminense)

What’s at Stake

A place in the FIFA Club World Cup final awaits the winner, where they will face either Manchester City or Club América, who contest the other semifinal. For Fluminense, it’s a chance to elevate South American football once more on the global stage. For Chelsea, it's a chance to lift another international title under their new manager.