High Stakes for Chelsea and ES Tunis at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
The Chelsea camp heads into their last Group D clash at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with everything on the line. After a surprising 3-1 defeat at the hands of Flamengo—where striker Nicolas Jackson was sent off, leaving his team shorthanded—Chelsea’s hopes of advancing are hanging in the balance. Their match against ES Tunis on June 24 at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field isn’t just any group stage game; it’s their shot at redemption. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET (or 6 p.m. for folks on the West Coast), meaning nighttime drama on American soil.
It’s a unique setup this year. The expanded Club World Cup has brought a wave of global attention to the U.S., with matches scattered from Miami to Seattle between June 14 and July 13. This group-stage encounter hits at a critical moment, as Chelsea faces the real possibility of elimination from the tournament if they don’t secure three points. The pressure is real—after letting a lead slip and falling apart defensively versus Flamengo, manager and fans alike are demanding a turnaround.
Underdogs on a Mission and How to Watch
Don’t sleep on ES Tunis. The Tunisian side, little favored before the tournament, comes in surging with confidence after pulling off a scrappy 1-0 victory over Major League Soccer’s LAFC. That upset breathed life into their campaign and now, with momentum and a chance to knock out a European giant, all eyes are on what they can pull off next. Chelsea’s slip-up, combined with ES Tunis’s fighting spirit, means nothing here is predictable.
Let’s talk about watching the game. For US-based fans looking to catch every twist and turn live, the only place to tune in is via DAZN. DAZN is making all Club World Cup matches available for free streaming, so you don’t need to scramble for cable or hunt through your satellite provider’s menus. Just fire up DAZN on your device, and you’re all set. There’s no mention of a traditional American TV broadcast, so streaming really is the ticket. Across the pond in the UK, the game kicks off at 2 a.m. BST, while Australian fans can catch it at 11 a.m. AEST.
Beyond the big narratives, individual players are ready for the spotlight. Teenage striker Liam Delap netted his first for Chelsea last time out, even if it didn’t save them from defeat. Expect him and the rest of Chelsea’s lineup to come in with something to prove, especially with the club’s ambitious fans following every move.
The expanded format means there’s more opportunity—and more drama—than in past Club World Cups. For both ES Tunis and Chelsea, this match is about survival. Expect energy, unpredictability, and maybe a few moments that people will talk about long after the final whistle.
