The highly anticipated FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is drawing near, and football fans worldwide are eager to witness the clash between Tunisia's Espérance Sportive de Tunis and England's Chelsea. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 2:00 AM UK time (21:00 EDT, 18:00 PDT) at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
For fans in the UK, the game will be available on Channel 5 and DAZN UK. In the USA, DAZN USA will provide live coverage. Canadian viewers can tune in to DAZN Canada. DAZN is offering free access to all 63 matches of the tournament.
Espérance Sportive de Tunis, also known as ES Tunis, has a rich history and is a dominant force in Tunisian football. Founded in 1919, the club has won a record-breaking 34 Tunisian league titles, 15 Tunisian Cups, and four CAF Champions League crowns. They secured their 34th league title in the 2024/25 season, demonstrating their continued dominance in the domestic league. ES Tunis has participated in three FIFA Club World Cups (2011, 2018, and 2019), achieving a fifth-place finish in 2018. They qualified for the 2025 edition through their strong performances in continental competitions from 2021 to 2024.
Under the guidance of head coach Maher Kanzari, ES Tunis employs a structured 4-3-3 system, focusing on midfield intelligence and explosive wing play. Key players to watch include Youcef Belaili, a creative force with a knack for scoring and assisting; Brazilian playmaker Yan Sasse, who has been finding the net consistently; and Mohamed Amine Ben Yamida, a left-back known for his overlapping runs and quality deliveries.
Chelsea, on the other hand, qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 as the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League winners. While Chelsea won the Club World Cup in its previous format, the new 32-team format presents a fresh challenge. The Blues will be looking to make a significant impact.
The match against ES Tunis is part of Group D, which also includes Mexico's Club León and Brazil's Flamengo. ES Tunis started their Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 loss to Flamengo. Coach Maher Al-Kanzari expressed satisfaction with his players' spirit despite the defeat and noted their improvement in the second half.
Both teams will be aiming for a win to boost their chances of advancing to the knockout stage. The top two teams from each of the eight groups will progress to the round of 16.
