{"id":10527,"date":"2025-07-02T20:36:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T00:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/02\/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-flamengo-shocks-chelsea-with-thrilling-comeback-estunis-triumphs-over-lafc\/"},"modified":"2025-07-02T20:36:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T00:36:37","slug":"fifa-club-world-cup-2025-flamengo-shocks-chelsea-with-thrilling-comeback-estunis-triumphs-over-lafc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/02\/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-flamengo-shocks-chelsea-with-thrilling-comeback-estunis-triumphs-over-lafc\/","title":{"rendered":"<p><strong>FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Flamengo Shocks Chelsea with Thrilling Comeback; Estunis Triumphs Over LAFC<\/strong><\/p>"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/02\/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-flamengo-shocks-chelsea-with-thrilling-comeback-estunis-triumphs-over-lafc\/#Fridays_Club_World_Cup_Results\" >Friday&#8217;s Club World Cup Results<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/02\/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-flamengo-shocks-chelsea-with-thrilling-comeback-estunis-triumphs-over-lafc\/#Benfica_6_Auckland_City_0\" >Benfica 6, Auckland City 0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/02\/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-flamengo-shocks-chelsea-with-thrilling-comeback-estunis-triumphs-over-lafc\/#Flamengo_3_Chelsea_1\" >Flamengo 3, Chelsea 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/02\/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-flamengo-shocks-chelsea-with-thrilling-comeback-estunis-triumphs-over-lafc\/#ES_Tunis_1_LAFC_0\" >ES Tunis 1, LAFC 0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/02\/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-flamengo-shocks-chelsea-with-thrilling-comeback-estunis-triumphs-over-lafc\/#Bayern_Munich_2_Boca_Juniors_1\" >Bayern Munich 2, Boca Juniors 1<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/02\/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-flamengo-shocks-chelsea-with-thrilling-comeback-estunis-triumphs-over-lafc\/#Highlights_of_the_Day\" >Highlights of the Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/02\/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-flamengo-shocks-chelsea-with-thrilling-comeback-estunis-triumphs-over-lafc\/#Current_Group_Standings\" >Current Group Standings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/02\/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-flamengo-shocks-chelsea-with-thrilling-comeback-estunis-triumphs-over-lafc\/#Tomorrows_Schedule_Saturday_June_21st\" >Tomorrow&#8217;s Schedule: Saturday, June 21st<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The Club World Cup showcased a thrilling lineup of matches on Friday, notably impacting the standings in Groups C and D. Both Bayern Munich and Flamengo positioned themselves well for the knockout stage as they head into the final group matches next week.<\/p>\n<p>In a commanding performance in Auckland, Benfica defeated Boca Juniors, who nearly made a stunning comeback against Bayern Munich after a strong showing in South America. However, Bayern regained control to secure their lead.<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p>In Group D, Flamengo delivered an impressive upset against Chelsea, rallying back after trailing 1-0 early in the match. Additionally, Es Tunis achieved an unexpected victory over LAFC, knocking the MLS team out of the knockout phase.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"fridays-club-world-cup-results\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fridays_Club_World_Cup_Results\"><\/span><strong>Friday&#8217;s Club World Cup Results<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"heading\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"benfica-6-auckland-city-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benfica_6_Auckland_City_0\"><\/span><strong>Benfica 6, Auckland City 0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Following a weather delay in Orlando, Benfica dominated Auckland City with a 6-0 win. Although Auckland held them back during the first half, Angel Di Maria found the net just before halftime to put Benfica ahead. In the second half, they scored five more goals, with Vangelis Pavlidis and Renato Sanches netting in the 53rd and 63rd minutes, and Leandro Berreiro adding two more in the 76th and 78th. Di Maria capped off the rout with a penalty in stoppage time.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"flamengo-3-chelsea-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flamengo_3_Chelsea_1\"><\/span><strong>Flamengo 3, Chelsea 1<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Chelsea, fresh off a 2-0 victory over LAFC, struggled against Flamengo in their second match. Although Pedro Neto scored within the first 13 minutes, Flamengo bounced back with goals from Bruno Henrique in the 62nd, Danilo in the 65th, and Wallace Jan in the 83rd, securing a top position in Group D with two wins and six points.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"es-tunis-1-lafc-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ES_Tunis_1_LAFC_0\"><\/span><strong>ES Tunis 1, LAFC 0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Es Tunis kept things exciting with a close 1-0 win over LAFC, breaking the deadlock in the 70th minute with a goal from Youcef Bela\u00efli. Although LAFC attempted to equalize after being awarded a penalty, Dennis Boanga&#8217;s effort was expertly saved by Tunisian goalkeeper Besil Ben.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"bayern-munich-2-boca-juniors-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bayern_Munich_2_Boca_Juniors_1\"><\/span><strong>Bayern Munich 2, Boca Juniors 1<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Boca Juniors fought hard to maintain South America&#8217;s presence in the tournament but fell short against Bayern Munich. Harry Kane put Bayern ahead early in the 18th minute, and although Boca equalized with a goal from Miguel Melentiel in the 66th minute, Bayern responded quickly and reclaimed the lead with a goal from Michael Oris in the 84th minute, securing their position at the top of Group C.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"highlight-of-the-day\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights_of_the_Day\"><\/span><strong>Highlights of the Day<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"heading\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"current-group-standings\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Group_Standings\"><\/span><strong>Current Group Standings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"content-table-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"content-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<p>Rank<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p>Group C<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p>Record (WDL)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p>Goal Difference<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p>Points<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Bayern Munich<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>2-0-0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Benfica<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>1-1-0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Boca Juniors<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>0-1-1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>-1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Auckland City<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>0-0-2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>-16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content-table-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"content-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<p>Rank<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p>Group D<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p>Record (WDL)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p>Goal Difference<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p>Points<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Flamengo<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>2-0-0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Chelsea<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>1-0-1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Es Tunis<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>1-0-1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>-1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>LAFC<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>0-0-2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>-3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"heading\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"tomorrows-schedule-saturday-june-21\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tomorrows_Schedule_Saturday_June_21st\"><\/span><strong>Tomorrow&#8217;s Schedule: Saturday, June 21st<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Group F<\/strong>: Mamelody Sundowns vs. Dortmund at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. 12 PM on DAZN<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p><strong>Group E<\/strong>: Inter Milan vs. Urawa Reds at Lumenfield in Seattle. 3 PM on DAZN<\/p>\n<p><strong>Group F<\/strong>: Fluminense vs. Ulsan at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. 6 PM on DAZN<\/p>\n<p><strong>Group E<\/strong>: River Plate vs. Monterrey at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. 9 PM on DAZN\/TBS\/TruTV<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>As soccer fans, these results highlight the competitive nature of the Club World Cup, showcasing emerging talents and legendary clubs alike. It also serves as a reminder of the escalating rivalry between MLS teams and international clubs, paving the way for future clashes that could redefine the sport\u2019s landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Club World Cup showcased a thrilling lineup of matches on Friday, notably impacting the standings in Groups C and D. Both Bayern Munich and Flamengo positioned themselves well for the knockout stage as they head into the final group matches next week. 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