Club World Cup 2025: The schedule for today (Monday, June 16)

The excitement is building at the 2025 Club World Cup, hosted in the United States. On Monday, June 16, and into the early hours of Tuesday, June 17, three crucial fixtures mark the start of the group stage in a historic edition that, for the first time, features an exceptional 32-team lineup.

Espérance Sportive de Tunis, the African representative, begins its campaign with a perilous clash against Brazilian side Flamengo, one of the tournament's title favorites. Fresh off a domestic treble this season under coach Maher Kanzari, the Tunisian club heads into this match with confidence and determination.

An electrifying Latin American-European showdown will see Boca Juniors take on Benfica. The Argentine giants will look to make a statement, while Benfica, led by Greek striker Pavlidis, makes its Club World Cup debut.

Elsewhere, Chelsea aims for a flawless start against Los Angeles FC, eager to return to winning ways after their 2021 triumph.

Monday, June 16 match schedule

• Chelsea vs Los Angeles FC
  7:00 PM – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
  
• Boca Juniors vs Benfica
  10:00 PM – Hard Rock Stadium
  
• Espérance Sportive de Tunis vs Flamengo
  1:00 AM (Tuesday) – Lincoln Field Stadium
  

TV broadcast

The DAZN platform offers free coverage of all matches, available online in high definition with commentary in multiple languages, allowing fans around the globe to follow the tournament wherever they are.

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