The 2025 Club World Cup round of 16 match between Benfica vs Chelsea will be played on Sunday, June 28, 2025, at 21:00 UK at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, USA. UEFA Conference League champions PSG have advanced to the knockout stage along with Benfica. Benfica and Chelsea are one of the biggest matches of European clubs in the knockout stage of the Club World Cup.
The all-European battle between Benfica and Chelsea is set to be one of the most exciting matches in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. This match brings together two of Europe’s best clubs on the international stage.
Chelsea, known for their experience and solid squad with big match winners, will rely on key players like Palmer, Madueke, and Neto. They have been consistent in both domestic and continental competitions and aim to make a deep run in this tournament.
Benfica, on the other hand, Club World Cup appearance, topped Group C with 7 points. Came from behind to draw Boca Juniors 2–2, thumped Auckland City 6–0, then beat Bayern Munich 1–0. Still missing Alexander Bah, Manu Silva; Florentino Luís sidelined; Andrea Belotti returns from suspension.
2025 Club World Cup round of 16 Benfica vs Chelsea
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Benfica vs Chelsea – FIFA Club World Cup Last‑16 Preview | |
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Date & Time | Saturday, June 28, 2025 – 21:00 BST (16:00 ET) |
Venue | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina |
Broadcast | DAZN (Free ‘Freemium’ account) |
Benfica – Match Overview:
- Benfica are making its debut appearance in the FIFA Club World Cup.
- They finished top of Group C with 7 points.
- Results: Drew 2–2 with Boca Juniors, beat Auckland City 6–0, and defeated Bayern Munich 1–0.
- Against Bayern, Andreas Schjelderup scored the decisive goal in the 13th minute, and goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin made several crucial saves in 37°C heat.
- Benfica are without Alexander Bah, Manu Silva, and Florentino Luís. Andrea Belotti returns from suspension.
Chelsea – Match Overview:
- Chelsea finished second in Group D behind Flamengo.
- They qualified with a commanding 3–0 win over Esperance Tunis.
- Liam Delap scored on his debut and Tyrique George added a late goal.
- Coach Enzo Maresca acknowledged Benfica’s strength and expects a tough match.
- Nicolas Jackson is suspended, Wesley Fofana is injured, but Reece James, Levi Colwill, and Marc Cucurella could return to the squad.
Benfica vs Chelsea 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Starting XI

Benfica Possible Starting XI Prediction vs Chelsea
- Goalkeeper: Anatoliy Trubin
- Defenders: Álvaro Carreras, Antonio Silva, Nicolás Otamendi, Fredrik Aursnes
- Midfielders: Renato Sanches, Leandro Barreiro, Ángel Di María
- Forwards: Andreas Schjelderup, Vangelis Pavlidis, Gianluca Prestianni
- Injured: Alexander Bah, Manu Silva, Florentino Luís
Chelsea Possible Starting XI Prediction vs Benfica
- Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
- Defenders: Reece James, Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella
- Midfielders: Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, Cole Palmer
- Forwards: Liam Delap, Pedro Neto, Noni Madueke
- Injured: Wesley Fofana
- Suspended: Nicolas Jackson
Players to Watch:
Benfica:
- Andreas Schjelderup scored the winner against Bayern.
- Ángel Di María has scored penalties in all 3 group matches.
Chelsea:
- Liam Delap scored in his Club World Cup debut.
- Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo – the key midfield duo controlling the game.
Head-to-Head Record:
- Chelsea have won all 3 previous meetings against Benfica – each by a one-goal margin.
- Benfica have played 40 matches against English clubs: 11 wins, 8 draws, and 21 losses
Form & Stats:
- Benfica are unbeaten in 15 of their last 16 matches across all competitions.
- Chelsea have won 10 of their last 12 matches, including 2 clean sheets in the Club World Cup group stage.
Prediction
Benfica 1–2 Chelsea
How to watch the FIFA Club World Cup round of 16 Benfica vs Chelsea match?
The Broadcasting rights for the 2025 edition of FIFA’s Club World Cup will be secured by DAZN in the UK, USA, India, Australia, and other countries, while Migu will hold the rights for China.