Cole Palmer helped Chelsea get the best of Palmeiras at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Friday, July 4 to advance to the semifinals. Malo Gusto also played a role in the victory, having his shot bounce off the opposing goalkeeper, Weverton Pereira da Silva, to create an own goal situation and take the 2-1 lead.

Fluminense's defeat ends South American interest in the Club World Cup, but the Rio de Janeiro-based club ended the tournament as Brazil's most successful side.

Chelsea recorded a 2-1 win over Palmeiras in the quarterfinals, while Fluminense advanced thanks to a thrilling 2-1 victory over Al Hilal.