Chelsea ended the 2024-25 season on a massive high note.
Not only did the Blues secure a fourth-place finish in the Premier League—clinching a spot in next season's Champions League—they also lifted the UEFA Europa Conference League trophy, defeating Real Betis in the final.
With that win, Chelsea became the first club in history to have won all three of Europe’s major continental competitions, having previously claimed the Champions League and Europa League titles twice each.
Now, fresh off that strong finish, brimming with confidence, and bolstered by a few new signings—including striker Liam Delap—Enzo Maresca’s side are heading into the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
The newly expanded tournament, now featuring 32 teams (up from the usual seven), comes with a staggering $1 billion prize pool and will be hosted across the United States, running from June 14 to July 13.
So why are Chelsea there? Let’s break it down.






