LIVE!The first Club World Cup semi-final takes place in East Rutherford, New Jersey tonight as Chelsea face the tournament's surprise package, Fluminense, for a place in the final. These two sides have never met before but there's plenty that connects them together,

Fluminense stunned the world by defeating giants like Inter Milan to secure a spot in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semifinals. Now, they face a tough challenge against Chelsea in a crucial match that will determine their fate in the tournament.

Standing in their way is Fluminense, who will become the third Brazilian side Chelsea have faced in the Club World Cup this summer after Flamengo and Palmeiras. The winner of Tuesday's tie in New Jersey will play Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid in Sunday's final - a chance to make history.