Chelsea are into the final of the Club World Cup.
As Champions League winners, Chelsea will do battle against the conquerors of other footballing continents for overall supremacy in the United Arab Emirates. Originally due to be held in Japan, the tournament was moved into the Middle East due to Covid concerns.
Handed a bye into the semi-finals along with South American outfit Palmeiras, Chelsea defeat Al Hilal on Wednesday to set up a showdown with their Brazilian rivals.
Here’s all you need to know ahead of the tournament...
Club World Cup 2022 dates:
The tournament runs between February 3 and February 12, 2022.
Club World Cup 2022 teams:
- Chelsea (UEFA) - 2021 Champions League winners
- Palmeiras (CONMEBOL) - 2021 Copa Libertadores winners
- Al Hilal (AFC) - 2021 AFC Champions League winners
- Al Ahly (CAF) - 2020/21 CAF Champions League winners
- Monterrey (CONCACAF) - 2021 CONCACAF Champions League winners
- Auckland City (OFC) - Nominated by OFC
- Al Jazira (AFC - hosts) - 2020/21 UAE Pro League winners
Club World Cup 2022 Stadiums:
- Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium (Abu Dhabi)
- Al Nahyan Stadium (Abu Dhabi)
Club World Cup 22 fixtures, results dates and UK kick-off times:
Thursday February 3, 2022
(Game 1) Al Jazira 4-1 AS Pirae - 4.30pm GMT - Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium
Saturday February 5, 2022
(Game 2) Al Ahly 1-0 Monterrey - 4.30pm GMT - Al Nahyan Stadium
Saturday February 6, 2022
(Game 3) Al Hilal 6-1 Al Jazira winners - 4.30pm GMT - Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium
Tuesday February 8, 2022
Palmeiras 2-0 Al Ahly - 4.30pm GMT - Al Nahyan Stadium
Wednesday February 9, 2022
Al Hilal 0-1 Chelsea - 4.30pm GMT - Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium
Saturday February 12, 2022
Al Ahly vs Al Hilal - 1pm GMT - Al Nahyan Stadium
Palmeiras vs Chelsea - 4.30pm GMT - Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium
How many Premier League games will Chelsea miss?
Chelsea will need to rearrange Premier League fixtures between both Brighton and Arsenal, as well as their FA Cup meeting with Plymouth Argyle.
Where to watch Club World Cup 2022:
TV channel: Chelsea’s games will be shown live and free-to-air Channel 4.
