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Joao Pedro Brace Sends Chelsea Into Club World Cup Final

His debut brace in sweltering New Jersey heat propelled Chelsea past Fluminense to set up a final with PSG or Real Madrid

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Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Semi Final - Fluminense v Chelsea - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - July 8, 2025 Chelsea's Joao Pedro scores their second goal REUTERS/Lee Smith
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Overview

  • Joao Pedro scored in the 18th and 56th minutes on his first competitive start for Chelsea and refrained from celebrating against his former club.
  • Chelsea secured a 2-0 win over Fluminense at MetLife Stadium before 70,556 fans in 93°F conditions.
  • Dynamic pricing cut semifinal ticket prices to as low as $13.40 in response to soft demand.
  • The victory added approximately £22 million in prize money to Chelsea’s tournament earnings.
  • Chelsea will meet the winner of Wednesday’s Paris Saint-Germain vs Real Madrid semifinal in the July 13 final.