ES Tunis vs Chelsea: Date, Time and All You Need to Know About Group D's Battle For the Last Ticket to the Club World Cup Round of 16

The Blues have the advantage, but the Blood and Gold are going for the feat. Who will advance to the next round?

When and where?

Group D of the 2025 Club World Cup wraps up this Tuesday with a decisive clash: ES Tunis vs Chelsea, with the last spot in the round of 16 on the line. Kickoff is set for 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with Yael Falcón Pérez from Argentina as the referee.

ES Tunis preview

The Tunisians come in with 3 points after a 2-0 loss to Flamengo and a surprise 1-0 win over LAFC — a victory that felt like an away match, given the strong crowd support for the American side.

The Blood and Gold, the most decorated club in Tunisian football, are dreaming of making history on the intercontinental stage. The equation is simple: only a win will do. Anything less, and they’ll be packing their bags and heading home with just the memory of their Club World Cup adventure.

Chelsea preview

The Blues didn’t expect to be in this position. Many thought Enzo Maresca’s side would dominate the group and be safely through by now. But after a 2-0 victory over LAFC and a tough 3-1 loss to Flamengo, their fate hangs in the balance.

Their advantage? Goal difference. With a neutral balance, a draw will be enough for Chelsea to advance — but they’ll want to seal the deal with a win.