Chelsea’s Pedro hits debut double in Club World Cup semi to down Fluminense
Summary
Chelsea won against Fluminense 2-0 in the FIFA 2025 Club World Cup semifinal. Joao Pedro scored both goals for Chelsea, his new team, against his former club. Chelsea will play in the final against the winner of the match between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.Key Facts
- Chelsea defeated Fluminense 2-0 to reach the final of the FIFA 2025 Club World Cup.
- Joao Pedro, a former Fluminense player, scored both goals for Chelsea.
- Joao Pedro joined Chelsea from Brighton for $81.5 million.
- The semifinal was held at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, with around 70,556 people attending.
- The temperature at the game was 34°C (93°F) but felt hotter because of humidity.
- VAR (Video Assistant Referee) overturned a penalty decision against Chelsea during the match.
- Chelsea aims to win its second Club World Cup, having won in 2021.
- European teams have won the Club World Cup 12 times in a row.
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