Overview

• Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over LAFC in Atlanta was secured by a first-half goal from Pedro Neto; a second-half strike by Enzo Fernandez was assisted by debutant Liam Delap.
• Fewer than 23,000 fans attended the match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium; nearly 50,000 seats remained empty, prompting doubts about fan engagement in FIFA’s new format.
• Chelsea will meet Flamengo in their next Group D fixture on Friday, looking to consolidate momentum from last season’s European successes.
• Newcastle United has lost out on signing Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha due to tight Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules headroom constraints.
• Tottenham Hotspur confirmed the £30 million permanent signing of Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich; the deal marked the first major transfer under manager Thomas Frank.