Joao Pedro Leads Chelsea to Club World Cup Final

Chelsea advanced to the 2025 Club World Cup final after defeating Fluminense 2-0 at MetLife Stadium.

The Blues’ summer signing Joao Pedro — a former Fluminense academy product — delivered an outstanding performance by scoring both winning goals for his team.

Chelsea showed dominance from the start of the match. Marc Cucurella nearly opened the scoring with a header in the ninth minute — but the opposing goalkeeper managed to save it. Three minutes later, Enzo Fernandez’s attempt was also blocked by Fluminense’s defense.

Chelsea’s pressure finally paid off when Joao Pedro released an accurate shot from outside the penalty box in the 18th minute. Fluminense was awarded a penalty in the 36th minute — but the decision was overturned after the referee consulted VAR.