Chelsea Beat Espérance 3-0, Advance at Club World Cup

Chelsea advanced to the Club World Cup round of 16 with a convincing 3-0 win over Espérance at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, thanks to goals from Tosin Adarabioyo, Liam Delap, and Tyrique George. Liam Delap scored his first Chelsea goal and Enzo Fernández contributed two assists during the match, which was played in intense heat and featured hydration breaks and squad rotation. Chelsea dominated possession and sealed the win with two goals in first-half stoppage time. The victory ensured Chelsea finished second in Group D behind Flamengo and set up a round of 16 clash with Benfica, while Espérance was eliminated from the tournament. Nearly 33,000 spectators attended, including FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Both teams faced significant pre-match pressure, but Chelsea's depth and strategy proved decisive.