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Chelsea Stands Alone: Last English Club in Club World Cup

7/2/2025

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In a stunning turn of events, Manchester City's surprise defeat to Al Hilal has left Chelsea as the last English club standing in the Club World Cup. Chelsea is set to clash with Palmeiras in the quarter-finals on July 5, with the tournament's knockout format leading to a thrilling final on July 13, all while vying for a staggering £774m ($1bn) prize pool from FIFA.

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In a stunning turn of events, Manchester City's surprise defeat to Al Hilal has left Chelsea as the last English club standing in the Club World Cup. Chelsea is set to clash with Palmeiras in the quarter-finals on July 5, with the tournament's knockout format leading to a thrilling final on July 13, all while vying for a staggering £774m ($1bn) prize pool from FIFA.