Chelsea beat Palmeiras 2-1 in Philadelphia on Friday as the Blues sealed their spot in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals thanks to a late winner. MORE — Prize money list for Club World Cup A silky Cole Palmer turn and finish put Chelsea ahead in the first half but Palmeiras equalized thanks to their young superstar,

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup was expanded in part to create matchups exactly like Friday's quarterfinal between English power Chelsea and one of Brazil's biggest clubs, Palmeiras.

Chelsea dominated early and then overcame a surging Palmeiras to clinch a spot in the Club World Cup semifinals. Chelsea dispatched Palmeiras 2–1 to march on to the Club World Cup semifinals in a game that ended up being closer than it appeared in the first half.