CHELSEA could unleash a brand new SPINE at the Club World Cup with six new stars hoping to make their debuts today. The Blues are kicking off their US adventure against MLS heavyweights LAFC

Boca Juniors enter this match high on confidence after a solid Apertura campaign, while Benfica are still licking their wounds after narrowly missing out on the Portuguese title.

Enzo Maresca has offered a strong hint over his selection plans for Chelsea at the Club World Cup. Chelsea open their Club World Cup on Monday in Atlanta at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, looking to kick their campaign off with a victory.

At Los Angeles FC games in particular, the team's independent support group — known as The 3252 — has seen a rise in anti-ICE tifos and signs during matches. The team itself showed solidarity with the protests in the stands in a pre-game message shared to social media on June 8 before taking on Sporting Kansas City.

Black & Gold bring in the Dutch forward, playing in Liga MX since February 2024, on loan with the right to buy to fortify their FIFA Club World Cup roster.

On paper, Group D is a battle between two strong outfits fighting for first place, with the other two sides hoping that they are the tournament’s dark horse. Chelsea, Flamengo, Esperance de Tunis and LAFC make up this group,