Seated on the steps in the late-afternoon sun along the west side of Lumen Field, Torri Murray watches the Sounders fans’ march to the match walk past while he finishes his traditional pre-match bratwurst.

Monday action at the Club World Cup in the United States sees Chelsea beginning their campaign against CONCACAF play in winners LAFC, an MLS side. Two of the titans of South American football also begin their journey at the CWC,

Chelsea are aiming to claim their second piece of silverware this year at the 2025 Club World Cup. Enzo Maresca's side are in the United States this summer for the newly-expanded Club World Cup, which sees 32 teams take part.