ES Tunis will face Chelsea FC in a crucial Group D fixture of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group Stage today, Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 (local time in the US). This match is being held at **Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States**. Kick-off is at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT local time in the US) on Tuesday, June 24th. For viewers in Kochi, Kerala, India, this translates to **6:30 AM IST on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025**.
Recent Form (Last 5 Competitive Matches)
ES Tunis: W-L-D-W-W (Overall: 3 Wins, 1 Draw, 1 Loss – *Their last two Club World Cup matches were a 1-0 win against LAFC and a 2-0 loss to Flamengo*)
Chelsea: L-W-L-W-L (Overall: 2 Wins, 0 Draws, 3 Losses – *Their last two Club World Cup matches were a 3-1 loss to Flamengo and a 2-0 win against LAFC*)
Head-to-Head (All-Time)
This will be the **first-ever competitive meeting** between ES Tunis and Chelsea FC. Chelsea has never faced an African club competitively before, and ES Tunis has never faced an English club in official competition.
Team News
ES Tunis: The ‘Beast of Africa’ bounced back from an opening 2-0 loss to Flamengo with a crucial 1-0 victory over LAFC, which eliminated the MLS side. They are now on equal points with Chelsea in Group D. Youcef Belaili, who scored their winner against LAFC, will unfortunately miss this decisive match due to suspension after accumulating yellow cards. This is a significant blow to their attack. Goalkeeper Bechir Ben Said, who saved a late penalty against LAFC, will be vital for their hopes.
Chelsea: The European champions had a mixed start to their Club World Cup campaign. They secured a comfortable 2-0 win over LAFC but then suffered a surprising 3-1 defeat to Flamengo, where they also saw Nicolas Jackson receive a red card. Jackson is suspended for this match. A draw is enough to guarantee Chelsea’s progression to the knockout stages. Enzo Maresca has hinted at rotation due to the challenging weather conditions. Pedro Neto, who has scored in both CWC games for Chelsea, will be a key player. Reece James and Levi Colwill are recovering from illness but may not start.
Predicted Lineups
ES Tunis (4-4-1-1): Ben Said; Ben Ali, Tougai, Meriah, Ben Hamida; Mokwana, Guenichi, Ogbelu, Konate; Abid; Rodrigo Rodrigues.
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Nkunku.
Match Facts
- This is a Group D match of the inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
- ES Tunis qualified as the 2020-21, 2022-23 & 2023-24 CAF Champions League winner.
- Chelsea qualified as a UEFA ranking pathway representative.
- Group D also features Brazilian giants Flamengo and MLS side LAFC.
- As of this matchday, Flamengo leads Group D with 6 points. Both Chelsea and ES Tunis have 3 points (1 win, 1 loss). LAFC has 0 points and is eliminated.
- Chelsea needs a draw or a win to guarantee progression. A loss would see them eliminated.
- ES Tunis needs a win to progress at Chelsea’s expense.
- Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is one of the host venues for the tournament.
Score Prediction
This is a high-stakes encounter, with both teams needing a result to qualify. Chelsea, despite recent struggles, possess superior individual quality and depth. ES Tunis will be highly motivated and defensively organized, especially after their strong showing against LAFC, but the absence of Youcef Belaili is a significant blow. Chelsea will look to avoid a repeat of their Flamengo performance and secure progression. Expect a tough fight, but Chelsea’s attacking options should eventually break through. Prediction: ES Tunis 0-2 Chelsea FC.
Where to Watch
The match starts at 6:30 AM IST on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025. Here’s where you can watch:
- In the United Kingdom: **Channel 5** (select matches) and **DAZN** (streaming, free to view globally excluding certain territories like Belarus, Cuba, China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria).
- In the United States: **DAZN** (Free on DAZN app), **TBS**, and **truTV**.
- In India: The match will be live-streamed on the **DAZN website** and the **FanCode app/website**. It is **not expected to be telecast on traditional TV channels** in India, though select games might be on Eurosport.
- Check your local listings for other broadcasters globally.
Free Ways to Watch
As mentioned, DAZN is broadcasting all 63 matches of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 **free to view globally** (with some territorial exceptions), requiring only an email address to register for a free account. Always ensure you are using legal and reliable sources for streaming.
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