There were a reported 48,863 empty seats in the stadium as Chelsea defeated LAFC, but the TV viewing figures back in the UK exceeded expectations. Channel 5 purchased the rights to air 23 Club World Cup games from DAZN.

The 21-year-old midfielder was among the first Premier League players to enjoy an individual walk on entrance onto the pitch in the Club World Cup.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said the atmosphere at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta was "a bit strange" as his side began their Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC in front of swathes of empty seats.

Two new signings could make their Chelsea debuts today as the Londoners face a Los Angeles FC side with some familiar Premier League faces in this Group D clash.  Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch every match of the tournament as it happens,

Chelsea have kicked off their Club World Cup campaign, but behind the scenes there is still serious transfer work going on.While Enzo Maresca trains his players in the USA, the transfer team are

Flamengo's dominant 2-0 victory over Esperance de Tunis on Monday will have caught the attention of Group D favourites Chelsea, and suggests the Brazilian side could have a significant impact at FIFA's revamped tournament.

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has doubled down on his criticism of the FIFA Club World Cup, saying it's his objective to "eliminate" the competition from the football calendar.

SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his 2025 FIFA Club World Cup picks for LAFC vs. Chelsea on Monday in the group stage