Chelsea will kick off their FIFA Membership World Cup marketing campaign towards Los Angeles FC (LAFC) later this month after the Main League Soccer (MLS) facet secured a dramatic qualification spot within the newly expanded match.
The Blues had already been drawn into Group D alongside Brazilian giants Flamengo and Tunisian champions Esperance Sportive de Tunis.
Initially, Mexico’s Membership León was set to finish the group, however they have been disqualified earlier this 12 months because of FIFA’s multi-club possession guidelines.
This opened the door for a playoff to find out the ultimate group.
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The decisive match between LAFC and Membership América came about on Saturday evening and delivered excessive drama.
Membership América appeared poised to say the spot after Brian Rodriguez transformed a penalty within the sixty fourth minute.
Nonetheless, LAFC responded late, with Igor Jesus netting an equaliser within the 89th minute to pressure further time.
Denis Bouanga then sealed the comeback by scoring the winner within the one hundred and fifteenth minute.
In consequence, LAFC will face Chelsea of their opening group stage match on June 16 in america.
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The Blues will then meet Flamengo on June 20, adopted by a conflict towards Esperance Sportive de Tunis on June 25.
The highest two groups from every group will advance to the knockout part.
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Chelsea heads into the match with renewed confidence, having lately lifted the UEFA Europa Conference League trophy after a commanding 4-1 win over Real Betis.
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The West London membership beforehand gained the Membership World Cup in 2022, following their UEFA Champions League triumph the year before.
