First up in the group stage for us will be Los Angeles FC, the MLS side who ended up replacing Club León in this competition. LAFC are in the middle of their season, with their form improving, so they will pose a pretty good challenge. They finished top of the Western Conference last year before losing in the quarterfinals of the MLS Playoffs.

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Chelsea have been drawn into Group D at the 2025 Club World Cup, alongside Brazilian giants Flamengo, Tunisian champions Espérance de Tunis, and Major League Soccer's LAFC.