Teams can begin plotting a way to the final after the first half of the Fifa Club World Cup quarter-final matches have been set.
On Saturday, July 5 (02:00 BST), one of England’s two representatives will face Palmeiras.
The Blues won the game in extra-time against Benfica, which caused the weather to cause the game to be delayed by two hours.
In a clash between two heavyweights later that day (17:00 BST), European champions Paris St-Germain take on Bayern Munich.
On Tuesday, July 1 (02:00 BST), Manchester City host Al-Hilal in one of the last four ties to be played.
The final 16 are completely drawn.
In the quarter-finals, who competes?
Chelsea already knows their Brazilian team, Palmeiras, whose teenage star Estevao Willian joins the Blues after the tournament. Philadelphia is where that game is taking place.
The Champions League matchup between PSG and Bayern Munich takes place again in 2020.
In Orlando, Manchester City would face either Inter Milan or Brazilian side Fluminense if they defeated Saudi side Al-Hilal.
Complete quarter-final draw:
In the semi-finals, who would meet?
If both teams advance that far, Manchester City and Chelsea would meet in the semi-finals.
Tuesday, July 8th, at 8:00 BST, for that game.
If Xabi Alonso’s side can survive the next two rounds, PSG or Bayern Munich could play Real Madrid in the other semi-final, which will take place 24 hours later.
The final is when?
The MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will host the final on Sunday, July 13 (1:00 BST).
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Source: BBC
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