Chelsea v Los Angeles FC prediction
The English membership are sizzling favourites to win in opposition to opponents who’ve gained seven of their first 16 MLS video games of the season, sitting fifth within the Western Convention.
There is a component of unpredictability round whether or not groups will probably be at full power and full throttle on the Membership World Cup – maybe much more so for groups who’ve ended their seasons – however Chelsea ought to have sufficient to win 3-1.
One participant to observe might be Denis Bouanga, who gained the MLS Golden Boot with LAFC in 2023 and has eight targets and 5 assists within the league in 2025.
Gabon worldwide Bouanga’s whole of 78 makes an attempt within the MLS is 10 greater than next-nearest gamers Lionel Messi and Hany Mukhtar.
Chelsea Fifa Membership World Cup 2025 fixtures, schedule, outcomes
Right here’s when and the place Chelsea play every of their preliminary rivals.
Monday, June 16
Chelsea vs LAFC (Atlanta, 20:00)
Friday, June 20
Flamengo vs Chelsea (Philadelphia, 19:00)
Wednesday, June 25
Esperance vs Chelsea (Philadelphia, 02:00)
Chelsea Membership World Cup knockout stage path
Chelsea will probably be eradicated in the event that they end outdoors of the highest two of their group. In any other case, they’ll advance to a last-16 match in opposition to a group from Group C, which incorporates Bayern Munich, Auckland Metropolis, Boca Juniors and Benfica.
That recreation will probably be on Saturday, June 28 and happen in Charlotte at 21:00 if they’re runners-up of their group or be held on Sunday, June 29 in Miami at 21:00 in the event that they win their part.
Ought to they attain the quarter-finals, Chelsea will face a group from Group A – Palmeiras, Al-Ahly, Porto or Inter Miami – or Group B, which options Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo and Seattle Sounders.
That recreation will happen on Saturday, July 5 in Philadelphia at 02:00 if they’re runners-up or in Atlanta at 17:00 in the event that they win their group.
Their semi-final will probably be in New Jersey, happening at 20:00 on Tuesday, July 8 if they’re runners-up or on the similar time on Wednesday, July 9 in the event that they win their group.
The ultimate can be in New Jersey at 20:00 on Sunday, July 13.
Chelsea Membership World Cup squad
Goalkeepers: Filip Jorgensen, Mike Penders, Robert Sanchez, Gaga Slonina
Defenders: Josh Acheampong, Tosin Adarabioyo, Aaron Anselmino, Benoit Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Malo Gusto, Reece James, Mamadou Sarr
Midfielders: Moises Caicedo, Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor, Dario Essugo, Enzo Fernandez, Romeo Lavia, Andrey Santos
Forwards: Liam Delap, Tyrique George, Marc Guiu, Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke, Pedro Neto, Christopher Nkunku, Cole Palmer
