Time: July 5, 2025, 21:00 UTC+0
Location: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, USA
A FIFA Club World Cup knockout-stage thriller pits Brazil’s Palmeiras against Chelsea in a clash of contrasting styles. Palmeiras, led by teenage sensation Estevão and veteran playmaker Raphael Veiga, rely on their high-press aggression and set-piece prowess. Chelsea, boasting Enzo Fernández’s midfield mastery and Liam Delap’s clinical finishing, counter with possession-heavy tactics. Both teams enter unbeaten in the tournament, but only one can advance—expect tactical fireworks under the North Carolina lights as South American grit meets European precision.
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