LAFC Eliminated From FIFA Club World Cup After 1-0 Loss To ES Tunis

LAFC was eliminated from the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after a narrow 1-0 loss to Espérance de Tunis at Geodis Park in Nashville. Despite two goals being disallowed for offsides and a late penalty awarded to LAFC, goalkeeper Bechir Ben Said saved Denis Bouanga's spot kick in stoppage time, sealing LAFC's fate. Youcef Belaili scored the decisive goal for ES Tunis in the 70th minute, which proved to be the only goal of the match. LAFC's elimination came after losses to both Chelsea and ES Tunis, leaving them with zero points in Group D, while ES Tunis kept their hopes alive with the win. The match featured tense moments including a VAR-overturned penalty against ES Tunis and several close scoring chances for LAFC, but ultimately LAFC failed to capitalize. The winner of ES Tunis' next match against Chelsea will advance to the knockout phase of the tournament.