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João Pedro Brace Secures Chelsea’s Place in Club World Cup Final

FIFA’s dynamic pricing sent semifinal ticket resale prices to record lows under sweltering 93°F conditions at MetLife Stadium.

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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

  • The 23-year-old Brazilian forward marked his first Chelsea start by netting two clinical strikes against his boyhood club, restraining celebrations out of respect.
  • Chelsea will meet either Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid in Sunday’s title match back at MetLife Stadium.
  • Verified resale tickets dipped into the teens for this semifinal, a sharp contrast with the higher prices commanded by the European heavyweight semi.
  • Just over 70,000 spectators braved a 3 p.m. kickoff in 93°F heat with a 104°F heat index at MetLife Stadium.
  • The inaugural 32-team Club World Cup across U.S. NFL venues serves as a trial for the 2026 World Cup, with every game streaming free on DAZN.