Chelsea v Los Angeles FC prediction
The English membership are sizzling favourites to win in opposition to opponents who’ve received 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 can be at full energy 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 could possibly be Denis Bouanga, who received the MLS Golden Boot with LAFC in 2023 and has eight targets and 5 assists within the league in 2025.
Gabon worldwide Bouanga’s complete 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 can be eradicated in the event that they end outdoors of the highest two of their group. In any other case, they are going to advance to a last-16 match in opposition to a workforce from Group C, which comprises Bayern Munich, Auckland Metropolis, Boca Juniors and Benfica.
That sport can 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 workforce 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 sport 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 can be in New Jersey, going down 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 also 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
