Group D of the 2025 Club World Cup is set for its biggest match yet this Friday, June 20, when Flamengo and Chelsea go head-to-head for the top spot at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Both sides kicked off with solid 2-0 wins — Flamengo against Espérance de Tunis and Chelsea over Los Angeles FC — and now aim to punch their ticket to the round of 16 with a win that would put them at the top of the group.

Date, time, and match context

The game will be played on Friday, June 20 at Lincoln Financial Field, marking the first official clash between these two global football powerhouses. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. in central Mexico). Fans in Argentina and Uruguay can watch at 3:00 p.m., Chile at 2:00 p.m., and Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru at 1:00 p.m.

Big names on both sides

Chelsea, now led by Enzo Maresca, brings a mix of youth and experience with talents like Robert Sánchez, Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, Pedro Neto, and Nicolas Jackson. Meanwhile, Flamengo will be counting on key players like Agustín Rossi, Gerson, Jorginho, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, and Ecuadorian winger Gonzalo Plata, who could be a game-changer off the bench.

Both teams sit on three points with a healthy goal difference, making this feel like an early final for the top of the group. While Chelsea may have the edge with their depth and pace, Flamengo brings plenty of fire and tradition, ready to show the world that South American football still belongs on the big stage.