Despite the almost 50,000 empty seats in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Chelsea proved their experience as they defeated the Los Angeles FC 2-0 in an intense Group Stage match for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. 

Coincidentally, this game is also Liam Delap’s debut match as Chelsea’s forward. He displayed impressive moves in his first 30 minutes by being a team player and setting up his seniors, even getting an assist when Enzo Fernandez scored a goal after his pass. 

Even though Los Angeles FC lost the game, they still have a strong roster that can intimidate their next opponents. World Cup-winning French duo Olivier Giroud and Hugo Lloris are playing for the team. This caused Chelsea some problems, but they ultimately won in the end.

The next fixture for the two teams is already prepared. Chelsea will face the Brazilian team Flamengo, while Los Angeles FC go against ES Tunis this Friday. 

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The FIFA Club World Cup Trophy is on its way to Auckland, New Zealand as part of its global tour ahead of the inaugural 32-team revamp for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Football fans in New Zealand will have a chance to see the trophy up close, from March 13 to 15, before the tournament kicks off in June.

The prized trophy is set to be showcased in key locations across the country. Auckland City FC, the Oceania rep in the World Cup, will host a special public viewing at Kiwitea Street on the last day.

Ivan Vuksich, the Navy Blues�?chairperson, described the event as a unique moment for New Zealand football as it brings the World Cup thrill to local fans. ‘[This] is a historic achievement, and bringing the trophy to Auckland allows [everyone] to be part of the journey,�?he noted.

Designed by Tiffany & Co., the trophy is displayed in 24K gold-plated finish, where FIFA’s 211 member associations are engraved. It also features inscriptions in multiple languages, including Braille. Auckland is among the final stops on the trophy tour, which spans 29 cities in 20 countries over 140 days.

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