FIFA Club World Cup: Chelsea cruise into next round with 3-0 win over Esperance

Chelsea secured a spot in the next round of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a convincing 3-0 victory over Esperance de Tunisie at the Lincoln Financial Field Stadium in Philadelphia.

The match, attended by 32,967 fans, saw Chelsea dominate proceedings and score three crucial goals.

Tosin Adarabioyo opened the scoring for Chelsea in the 45th+3 minute, heading the team into the lead just before halftime.

Liam Delap doubled the lead seconds before the break, putting Chelsea in a comfortable 2-0 position.

In the second half, Chelsea continued to press for more goals. Despite missed opportunities from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke, Tyrique George sealed the win with a decisive goal in the 90+7 minute, ensuring Chelsea’s progression to the next round.

The win marked a significant milestone for Chelsea, showcasing their strength and determination in the competition. With this victory, Chelsea demonstrated their ability to perform under pressure on the global stage.

The centre referee awarded Chelsea a penalty with a quarter of an hour remaining in the game, but the video assistant referee (VAR) overturned the on-field decision.

Tyrique George made it 3-0 on the stroke of the seventh added time to give the London-based English Premier League side a commanding end to the game.