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Chelsea Overcomes Fluminense to Set Up All-European Club World Cup Final

João Pedro’s brace propels the London side into Sunday’s title match, bringing Fluminense’s unprecedented run to an end.

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Chelseas Doppelpacker Pedro (l.)

Overview

  • The Blues secured a 2:0 semifinal victory over Fluminense at MetLife Stadium thanks to João Pedro’s strikes in the 18th and 56th minutes.
  • Chelsea will face the winner of Paris Saint-Germain vs. Real Madrid in Sunday’s final, ensuring a European club lifts the inaugural 32-team tournament trophy.
  • Fluminense bowed out as the only non-European semifinalist after transforming from a near-relegation side in 2024 under the leadership of veteran captain Thiago Silva.
  • João Pedro’s two-goal performance in his second Chelsea appearance highlighted his impact as a summer signing and guaranteed the club at least $30 million in prize money for reaching the final.
  • The expanded FIFA Club World Cup format has significantly raised financial incentives for each win, underscoring the event’s competitive unpredictability and global reach.