{"id":9851,"date":"2025-06-30T11:17:06","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T15:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/30\/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-chelsea-and-benfica-secure-knockout-berths-as-groups-c-and-d-conclude-action\/"},"modified":"2025-06-30T11:17:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T15:17:06","slug":"fifa-club-world-cup-2025-chelsea-and-benfica-secure-knockout-berths-as-groups-c-and-d-conclude-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/30\/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-chelsea-and-benfica-secure-knockout-berths-as-groups-c-and-d-conclude-action\/","title":{"rendered":"FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Chelsea and Benfica Secure Knockout Berths as Groups C and D Conclude Action!"},"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 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ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/30\/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-chelsea-and-benfica-secure-knockout-berths-as-groups-c-and-d-conclude-action\/#Auckland_City_1_Boca_Juniors_1\" >Auckland City 1, Boca Juniors 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\/06\/30\/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-chelsea-and-benfica-secure-knockout-berths-as-groups-c-and-d-conclude-action\/#Chelsea_3_Esperance_Sportive_de_Tunis_0\" >Chelsea 3, Esperance Sportive de Tunis 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\/06\/30\/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-chelsea-and-benfica-secure-knockout-berths-as-groups-c-and-d-conclude-action\/#LAFC_1_Flamengo_1\" >LAFC 1, Flamengo 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\/06\/30\/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-chelsea-and-benfica-secure-knockout-berths-as-groups-c-and-d-conclude-action\/#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\/06\/30\/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-chelsea-and-benfica-secure-knockout-berths-as-groups-c-and-d-conclude-action\/#Current_Group_C_and_D_Standings\" >Current Group C and D 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\/06\/30\/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-chelsea-and-benfica-secure-knockout-berths-as-groups-c-and-d-conclude-action\/#Upcoming_Club_World_Cup_Schedule_for_Wednesday_June_25\" >Upcoming Club World Cup Schedule for Wednesday, June 25<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The third and final matches of the Club World Cup took place on Tuesday, with Benfica and Chelsea earning spots in the knockout stage. Bayern Munich and Flamengo had previously secured their advancement.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a recap of the matches:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"fifa-club-world-cup-results\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIFA_Club_World_Cup_Results\"><\/span><strong>FIFA Club World Cup Results<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"heading\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"benfica-1-bayern-munich-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benfica_1_Bayern_Munich_0\"><\/span><strong>Benfica 1, Bayern Munich 0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Even with Bayern Munich applying pressure for nearly the entire match, Benfica&#8217;s resolute defense held strong to secure a 1-0 victory. An early goal from Andreas Schjelderup in the 13th minute set the tone, while Bayern dominated possession at 73% and managed 13 shots, with four on target. Benfica had just four shots but made the most of their opportunities, finishing the group stage with seven points.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"auckland-city-1-boca-juniors-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Auckland_City_1_Boca_Juniors_1\"><\/span><strong>Auckland City 1, Boca Juniors 1<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Boca Juniors overwhelmed Auckland City with 41 shots but could only manage a draw. Auckland&#8217;s Nathan Gallow scored in the 26th minute, countering Boca&#8217;s offense; the New Zealand club&#8217;s goalkeeper, Christian Thomas Gray, made critical saves. The match ended with Auckland taking one point after three shots, two of which were on target.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"chelsea-3-esperance-sportive-de-tunis-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chelsea_3_Esperance_Sportive_de_Tunis_0\"><\/span><strong>Chelsea 3, Esperance Sportive de Tunis 0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Chelsea asserted their dominance with three goals, including two in the first half, showcasing their control throughout. Liam Dellup, who joined from Ipswich Town for \u00a330 million earlier this month, netted his first goal for the club. Tunis struggled, facing more offside calls than they had shots, failing to register any attempts on goal.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"lafc-1-flamengo-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LAFC_1_Flamengo_1\"><\/span><strong>LAFC 1, Flamengo 1<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>LAFC secured their first win in the Club World Cup on the final matchday of group play, with D\u00e9nis Bouanga scoring in the 84th minute after Flamengo wasted several scoring chances. Just two minutes later, Wallace Jan equalized for Flamengo, allowing them to win Group D and set up a clash with Bayern Munich. Unfortunately, LAFC was eliminated after finishing last in their group.<\/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-c-and-group-d-standings\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Group_C_and_D_Standings\"><\/span><strong>Current Group C and D 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>Benfica<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>2-1-0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Bayern Munich<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>2-0-1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>6<\/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>0-2-1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>-1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>2<\/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>0-1-2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>-16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>1<\/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>2-1-0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>7<\/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>2-0-1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Esperance de Tunis<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>1-0-2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>-3<\/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>0-1-2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>-3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"heading\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"club-world-cup-schedule-for-wednesday-june-25\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upcoming_Club_World_Cup_Schedule_for_Wednesday_June_25\"><\/span><strong>Upcoming Club World Cup Schedule for Wednesday, June 25<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>Fans can tune in to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup for free through Dazn. Select matches will also be available on TNT, TBS, and TRUTV.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p><strong>Group F<\/strong>: Borussia Dortmund vs. Ulsan HD at Cincinnati\u2019s TQL Stadium, 3 PM on Dazn<\/p>\n<p><strong>Group F<\/strong>: Mamelodi Sundowns FC vs. Fulminense FC at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, 3 PM on Dazn<\/p>\n<p><strong>Group E<\/strong>: Seattle Sounders FC vs. Inter Milan at Lumen Field; TNT\/TRUTV\/DAZN at 9 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Group E<\/strong>: Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Monterrey at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, 9 PM on Dazn (ET)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> This tournament continues to elevate the thrill of international soccer, presenting a compelling stage for clubs to showcase their prowess. The results could shift the dynamics of club rivalries and set the tone for future competitions in the sport.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The third and final matches of the Club World Cup took place on Tuesday, with Benfica and Chelsea earning spots in the knockout stage. Bayern Munich and Flamengo had previously secured their advancement. 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