Chelsea stamped their authority on the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a commanding 3–0 victory over ES Tunis, delivering a performance brimming with flair, youth, and tactical precision. On a night when history was rewritten, Liam Delap not only netted his debut goal in the competition but also became the youngest Chelsea player to score in a Club World Cup, eclipsing a record held since 2012.
With standout contributions from Tosin Adarabioyo and Tyrique George, and a dominant midfield display, the Blues sent a clear message to their global rivals: they’ve come not just to compete, but to conquer.
Match Details.
Chelsea FC held an ES Tunis without a shot in the box, the first time the Blues have not allowed a shot in their box in a match in all competitions since May 2022 vs. Leicester City.
Enzo Fernández has now provided 2 assists in the FIFA Club World Cup this season, his highest assist tally in the competition for a single campaign so far. He is the first Chelsea player to record multiple assists in a single Club World Cup match since Juan Mata in 2012.
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Highlights.
Chelsea have secured a 3-0 victory over ES Tunis in the FIFA Club World Cup, marking their largest margin of victory in the competition since their 3-1 win over Monterrey in 2012.
ES Tunis have conceded 5 goals across their two FIFA Club World Cup matches this season, their highest conceding tally in a single campaign in the competition’s history.
Chelsea recorded 71.8% possession against ES Tunis, their highest possession percentage in a Club World Cup match since the 2012 final against Corinthians (68.4%).
ES Tunis committed 3 yellow cards in their match against Chelsea, with M. Ben Ali, O. Ogbelu, and M. Derbali booked, marking their highest number of yellow cards in a single Club World Cup match this season. No red cards were issued in the game.
Chelsea’s defense, led by Tosin Adarabioyo and Benoît Badiashile, completed 4 clearances and 1 save, contributing to their first clean sheet in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. This defensive performance is their strongest in the competition since 2021/22.
Sources: BBC, ESPN, Premier League, Opta
