Chelsea v Los Angeles FC: Line-ups, stats and preview

Chelsea in Los Angeles FC Prediction

The English membership are scorching favourites to win in opposition to opponents who’ve gained 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 will probably 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 may very well be Denis Bouanga, who gained 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 will probably be eradicated in the event that they end outdoors of the highest two of their group. In any other case, they may advance to a last-16 match in opposition to a staff from Group C, which incorporates Bayern Munich, Auckland Metropolis, Boca Juniors and Benfica.

That sport will probably 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 staff 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 will probably be in New Jersey, going down at 20:00 on Tuesday, July 8 if they’re runners-up or on the identical 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 achempong, tosin adarabioyo, aaron anseelmino, beNoit badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurela, Malo Gusto, Receau Sarrr

Midfielers: 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