Chelsea’s path to becoming FIFA Club World Cup winners for
the first time in their history became a little clearer on Monday when the draw
for the competition was announced.
FIFA revealed the Club World Cup draws for this year.
Thomas Tuchel’s side are one of seven teams participating in
the tournament and enter at the semi-final stage, where they will play either
Al Hilal, Al Jazira or Auckland City.
Abu Dhabi-based Al Jazira and New Zealand’s Auckland City
will clash in the first round, with the winner of that fixture taking on Al
Hilal of Saudi Arabia.
Whoever comes out on top in that second-round game will meet
Chelsea in the semi-final.
The FIFA Club World Cup will take place in the UAE between 3
February and 12 February 2022.
See Full Draw below:
First round:
Al Jazira vs Auckland City
Second round:
Al Ahly vs Monterrey
Al Jazira or Auckland City vs Al Hilal
Semi-final:
Al Ahly or Monterrey vs Palmeiras
Al Hilal or Al Jazira or Auckland City vs Chelsea.
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