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.

Fluminense vs Chelsea will take place at 3:00pm ET on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. That means that fans watching on the Pacific coast of the United States will be able to watch all the action on DAZN from 12:00pm PT. Meanwhile, supporters in the United Kingdom will be able to catch the match at 8:00pm BST.