Chelsea faces extreme weather challenge in crucial Club World Cup match

Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea faces a tough challenge in their decisive Group D Club World Cup 2025 match — they must play in extreme temperature conditions reaching 39 degrees Celsius.

The crucial match against ES Tunis will be held at Lincoln Financial Field Stadium, Philadelphia — both teams still have a chance to advance to the round of 16 alongside Flamengo.

Chelsea and ES Tunis currently have equal points with 3 from two matches, with The Blues ahead on goal difference in second place — the London team only needs a draw to advance, while the Tunisian representatives must win.

These extreme weather conditions pose a particular challenge for Chelsea, who are accustomed to playing in cooler climates — this could be advantageous for ES Tunis, who are more adapted to high temperatures.