Despite the challenge, LAFC have plenty of experience in tournament situations. Last season, they won the 2024 U.S. Open Cup, and previously claimed the 2022 MLS Cup and advanced to the final of the 2023 Concacaf Champions Cup, where they lost to the aforementioned Léon.

With just one day left before the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup kicks off, LAFC star forward Denis Bouanga is still riding the emotional high of the goal that booked his team’s place in the tournament. The Gabon international delivered the decisive strike in extra time during the playoff match that eliminated Club América and secured LAFC's spot in the competition,

Chelsea finally carve through LAFC's defence. A wonderful pass from Jackson releases Neto who Cruyff turns his man and lashes a powerful finish into the bottom corner. 1-0 to the Blues. Chelsea are applying all the pressure and Neto whips a couple of dangerous crosses into the box. LAFC are holding firm though and the score remains 0-0.

Champions will go head to head when LAFC and Chelsea battle in their opening matches at the FIFA Club World Cup on Monday, with the matchup putting the 2024 U.S. Open Cup champions against the 2025 Europa Conference League winners.

Club World Cup schedule & resultsFor live updates and highlights throughout Chelsea vs LAFC, check out PST's live blog coverage below.How to watch Chelsea vs LAFC live, stream link and start timeKick off time: 3pm ET Monday (June 16)Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta,

Denis Bouanga had a goal and two assists, Eddie Segura scored his first goal since 2020 and Los Angeles FC extended its unbeaten streak to nine games with a 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City

LAFC forward Denis Bouanga has shifted into fifth gear as the Black & Gold preceded their upcoming 2025 FIFA Club World Cup participation with a 3-1 comeback win over Sporting Kansas City Sunday night at BMO Stadium, led by a 1g/2a performance from their Gabonese superstar.

Full three points will be on Chelsea's mind when the Blues start their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 campaign against Los Angeles FC on Tuesday (June 17) at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Blues head to the United States riding high after clinching a top-five Premier League finish,