The Club World Cup, by hook or by crook, seems destined to be FIFA’s ‘other’ showpiece event, with the biggest teams from around the globe clashing on a scale not seen previously. It is not yet

Shortly afterward, Chelsea fly the flag as the lone English team left in the tournament, with new signing Joao Pedro hoping to make his debut when they face Palmeiras on Friday at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT / 2:00 a.m. BST (Saturday morning)

The FIFA Club World Cup is nearly down to eight teams as the round of 16 concludes July 1. Dream matchups are coming to fruition on both sides of the bracket.