Enzo Maresca’s side advanced to the next stage of the showpiece global tournament as runners-up in Group D, having beaten LAFC and ES Tunis to secure progression.

Here we look to answer some of the key questions Blues fans might have as we enter the round of 16.

How does the Club World Cup knockout stage work?

Once all the group games are complete, the top two from each of the eight pools progress to contest the last-16 in a traditional bracket style tournament, with the winners facing a runner-up. Think of the World Cup or the Champions League!

The eight teams who win their last-16 ties will then play a quarter-final, with four semi-final berths up for grabs. The final will then decide the Club World Cup champions for 2025. Here is how Chelsea’s route is shaping up...

Who are Chelsea playing in the Club World Cup round of 16?

Chelsea will play Benfica in the round of 16 in Charlotte this Saturday 28 June. Kick-off at the Bank of America Stadium is at 4pm local time, 9pm in the UK.

Who could Chelsea play in the Club World Cup quarter-final?

Should we progress past Benfica, we would play one of two Brazilian sides, Palmeiras or Botafogo, in the quarter-final. That game would take place in Philadelphia - where we based ourselves for the group stage - on Friday 4 July.

Who could Chelsea play in the Club World Cup semi-final?

Our four possible semi-final opponents are not yet known, although the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester City and Juventus are among the teams in contention for a spot on our half of the draw.

The semi-final would take place at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Tuesday 8 July, with kick-off 9pm UK time and 4pm local.

When is the Club World Cup final?

The MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is also the host for the final on Sunday 13 July. Kick-off is at 8pm in the UK and 3pm in the US.

What is the situation with yellow cards? Which Chelsea players are suspended?

Players who accumulate two cautions in the tournament must serve a one-match suspension. Single yellow cards will be cancelled after the quarter-finals.

Tosin Adarabioyo, Moises Caicedo, Liam Delap, Marc Cucurella, Reece James and Pedro Neto were booked for us in the group stage. Should any receive a yellow card against Benfica and we progress, they would be suspended for the quarter-final.

Nicolas Jackson has served one game of his two-match ban so will be unavailable for selection against Benfica.

What are the other confirmed Club World Cup last-16 ties?

As of Wednesday afternoon, Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain are confirmed to take on Inter Miami, while Flamengo will meet Bayern Munich.

And as mentioned above, Brazilian sides Palmeiras or Botafogo face off to decide who will take on Chelsea in the quarter-final.

How can I watch Chelsea in the Club World Cup?

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