Chelsea Knocks Out Espérance de Tunisie To Advance In FIFA Club World Cup

Philadelphia: It’s win & you move on -that is what we saw on Tuesday night at Lincoln Financial Field as Chelsea would do battle with Espérance de Tunisie with the winner moving on to the Knockout round of the FIFA Club World Cup. Both Espérance de Tunisie & Chelsea had lost to Famlingo earlier in group play here in Philadelphia.

The President of FIFA Gianni Infantino would be in attendance for the game:

President of FIFA is Gianni Infantino just arrived at Lincoln Financial Field for tonight's Chelsea FC vs Espérance de Tunisie #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld pic.twitter.com/B9zfm62Zlq

— David Malandra Jr (@DaveMReports) June 25, 2025

Lineup:

How the game went:

Early on in the first half, both teams would have their chances to score. One of the better scoring chances came from Chelsea in the 20th minute:

A GOAL-SAVING CLEARANCE 😱 @ESTunis1919

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— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) June 25, 2025

When stoppage time was announced, the party inside Lincoln Financial Field would get started for Chelsea as they would score 2 goals, the first one from Tosin Adarabioyo:

LOFTED HEADER FROM TOSIN!@ChelseaFC grab the lead in first half stoppage time!

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— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) June 25, 2025

A few minutes later, Chelsea would make it 2-0 on a goal from Liam Delap:

IT'S TWO! JUST THAT FAST FOR THE BLUES!@ChelseaFC with two goals in two minutes!

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The scene inside Lincoln Financial Field as the Chelsea fans celebrated the goal:

The Chelsea FC fans celebrate the Goal in the 1st half vs Espérance de Tunisie#FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld #ESTCHE pic.twitter.com/0DY5K8F8u4

— David Malandra Jr (@DaveMReports) June 25, 2025

Chelsea would attempt to ice the game, but could not finish.

Later on in the second half, there was a possible penalty. On review, it would be ruled NO Penalty – the Chelsea fans were not happy with the result.

Chelsea would add the dagger goal from Tyrique George in stoppage time, which made it 3-0.

Off the hands of the 'keeper for Chelsea's third goal of the night!

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— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) June 25, 2025

A Crowd of 32,967 was in attendance for this win & move on game.

As the final whistle blew, Chelsea would take down Espérance de Tunisie 3-0. With the win, they advanced to the round of 16 in the Club World Cup.

Chelsea defeats Espérance de Tunisie 3-0 & advances to Knockout Round of FIFA Club World Cup at halftime

Chelsea Goals from Liam Delap & Tosin Adarabioyo Tyrique George #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld #ESTCHE pic.twitter.com/AUhinNTf8E

— David Malandra Jr (@DaveMReports) June 25, 2025

Postgame:

Chelsea Liam Delap:

What I asked to @ChelseaFC Liam Delap after their win over Espérance de Tunisie at Lincoln Financial Field in FIFA Club World Cup
#ChelseaFC #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld #ESTCHE pic.twitter.com/SpReQQEvHo

— David Malandra Jr (@DaveMReports) June 25, 2025

What is Next for Chelsea?

They will head to the knockout round in Charlotte.

What is next for Philadelphia?
The next game in Philadelphia for the FIFA Club World Cup is FC Salzburg vs Real Madrid CF on Thursday at 9 PM.