Although Chelsea began the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with a key victory, a painful loss to Flamengo halted their momentum. That defeat kept them from securing a place in the Round of 16. As a result, today’s game against ES Tunis becomes decisive, as the Premier League side looks to secure a spot in the next phase. While they enter the game as the clear favorites, the path forward will not be simple.
ES Tunis may not be a tournament favorite, but they remain in contention. Their defensive structure has kept their hopes alive. That strength will be vital against Chelsea, a team loaded with attacking talent with Cole Palmer standing out as one of the key threats. Besides, the African side needs top performances from their stars. Last season’s top scorer, Yan Sasse, must step up. He will need to combine well with Youcef Belaili, who already found the net in this tournament.
After locking in a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League and capturing the UEFA Conference League title, Chelsea entered the tournament as Group D favorites. However, the loss to Flamengo changed that picture. Still, they remain in a strong position to advance. They will rely on in-form players like Enzo Fernandez and Pedro Neto, the team’s top scorer in this tournament. Their impact will be crucial in today’s must-win match.
What happens if Chelsea beat ES Tunis?
A victory over ES Tunis would give Chelsea six points and confirm their place in the Round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The Premier League side would then prepare to face either Bayern Munich or Benfica, depending on the outcomes of other games.
Cole Palmer of Chelsea
What happens if Chelsea and ES Tunis tie?
If Chelsea and ES Tunis draw on Matchday 3 of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, both teams would finish the group stage with four points. However, Chelsea would hold on to second place based on tournament tiebreaker rules. In the event of a draw, goal difference becomes the deciding factor — and the English side currently holds the edge in that category.
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What happens if Chelsea lose to ES Tunis?
If Chelsea lose to ES Tunis, they would be automatically eliminated from the tournament, joining Atletico Madrid and Porto as the only European teams knocked out in the group stage. The result would also mark a historic moment for ES Tunis, as they would become the first African team in the revamped format of the tournament to reach the Round of 16.
