Chelsea to Face Palmeiras in Club World Cup Quarters

Half of the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final matchups have been confirmed, setting the stage for teams to chart their path to the championship final.

Confirmed Quarter-Final Fixtures

Chelsea, representing England, will face Brazilian side Palmeiras on Saturday, 5 July at 02:00 BST. The Blues secured their spot with an extra-time victory over Benfica in a weather-delayed match.

In a heavyweight European clash, Paris St-Germain will take on Bayern Munich later that same day at 17:00 BST - a rematch of the 2020 Champions League final.

Upcoming Last 16 Matches

• 30 June: Inter Milan vs Fluminense (20:00 BST)
• 1 July: Manchester City vs Al-Hilal (02:00 BST)
• 1 July: Real Madrid vs Juventus (20:00 BST)
• 2 July: Borussia Dortmund vs Monterrey (02:00 BST)

Quarter-Final Schedule

• 4 July: Inter Milan/Fluminense vs Man City/Al-Hilal (20:00 BST)
• 5 July: Palmeiras vs Chelsea (02:00 BST)
• 5 July: PSG vs Bayern Munich (17:00 BST)
• 5 July: Real Madrid/Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund/Monterrey (21:00 BST)

Potential Semi-Final Matchups

An all-English semi-final could materialize if both Manchester City and Chelsea advance, scheduled for Tuesday, 8 July at 20:00 BST.

The other semi-final on 9 July could feature PSG or Bayern Munich against potential opponents like Real Madrid, should they progress through the quarter-finals.

Championship Final Details

The tournament culminates with the final on Sunday, 13 July at 20:00 BST at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium - the same venue that will host the 2026 World Cup final. Note that there will be no third-place playoff.

All matches will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, serving as a preview for the 2026 World Cup venue.