The Club World Cup quarter-finals continue today with Palmeiras and Chelsea facing off at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Palmeiras eliminated fellow Brazilian side Botafogo in the round of 16 to reach this stage, while Chelsea progressed from a chaotic weather-delayed match in Charlotte against Benfica.

An 83rd-minute Weverton own goal from a deflected Malo Gusto cross gave Chelsea a nervy 2-1 win over a spirited Palmeiras side in the Club World Cup quarter-finals at Lincoln Financial Field on Friday.

Premier League side Chelsea is favored to advance vs. Palmeiras in the Club World Cup quarterfinals tonight, but the underdogs have not lost in this tournament.

PHILADELPHIA — Chelsea marched on to the semifinals of the Club World Cup, surviving a spirited effort from Brazilian side Palmeiras to run out 2-1 winners.

Chelsea fans might’ve been shocked to see Estêvão celebrate so passionately as Chelsea’s Club World Cup campaign was put at risk, but as the dust settled and Chelsea defeated Palmeiras, even they’ll say it was a terrific finish.

This is not just a meeting of continents, but of club cultures. Chelsea, shaped by Premier League intensity, confront a Fluminense side that glides to its own samba rhythm. The setting—MetLife Stadium in New Jersey—feels oddly neutral, but there is nothing indifferent about what’s at stake.

Teenage sensation Estevao bid an emotional farewell to Palmeiras after the Brazilian club's 2-1 defeat to Chelsea in the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Friday. The 18-year-old winger, who will join Chelsea after the tournament,