Chelsea benefits from Palmeiras own goal to reach FIFA Club World Cup semifinals
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Chelsea advanced to the Club World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory over Palmeiras, thanks to Malo Gusto’s 83rd-minute go-ahead goal that found the net after some deflections.

The match saw Cole Palmer give Chelsea the lead in the 16th minute, before 18-year-old Estêvão, set to join Chelsea in the summer, equalized against his future team with a well-placed shot in the 53rd minute.

Gusto’s crucial goal, which came after a short corner kick, seemed to ricochet off defender Agustin Giay and goalkeeper Weverton before settling in the back of the net, leading to celebrations among the 65,782 Chelsea supporters in attendance. FIFA officially attributed the goal as an own goal by Weverton.

Chelsea won’t travel far for its next match, facing Fluminense on Tuesday at East Rutherford, New Jersey. Hércules came off the bench and scored in the 70th minute to lift Fluminense past Al Hilal 2-1 in Friday’s earlier quarterfinal.

With Chelsea’s win, three of the four semifinal teams will be from Europe, with one from Brazil.

The 23-year-old Palmer scored his first goal in the Club World Cup, and showed why he’s widely considered one of the top attacking midfielders. He took a pass from Trevoh Chalobah and slipped the ball inside the far post.

Fans made it to Lincoln Financial Field on a holiday weekend that included a strike by nearly 10,000 city workers in Philadelphia, competition from an earlier Phillies game, and a concert and fireworks show near the Philadelphia Museum of Art. FIFA had slashed tickets to as low as $11.15.


Chelsea players celebrate after their 2-1 win over Palmeiras 2-1 on July 4, 2025 to earn a spot in the Club World Cup semifinals.
Chelsea players celebrate after their 2-1 win over Palmeiras on July 4, 2025 to earn a spot in the Club World Cup semifinals. AFP via Getty Images

FIFA president Gianni Infantino attended the game, the eighth of the tournament at the home of NFL Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.

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There was a pregame pregame tribute for Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, who were found dead near Zamora in northwestern Spain after the Lamborghini they were driving crashed and burst into flames on an isolated stretch of highway.


Malo Gusto celebrates after Chelsea's second goal, the game-winner, an own goal scored by Palmeiras' Weverton.
Malo Gusto celebrates after Chelsea’s second goal, the game-winner, an own goal scored by Palmeiras. Kyle Ross-IMAGN IMAGES

Key moments

Forward Liam Delap and defender Levi Colwill each got their second yellow cards of the tournament and will be suspended for the semifinal.

Takeaways

Estêvão agreed to a deal with Chelsea last summer that moved him to Chelsea afterhe turned 18.

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