Esperance Sportive de Tunis

Esperance Sportive de Tunis

Nicolas Jackson had a mare at the Club World Cup, surely there's no chance he'll stay at Chelsea? Nicolas Jackson had a mare at the Club World Cup, surely there's no chance he'll stay at Chelsea?

Here are our African highlights -- and lowlights -- from a FIFA Club World Cup showcase which will be remembered very differently by the continent's key protagonists.

FIFPRO: U.S. summer temps a concern for 2026 World Cup FIFPRO: U.S. summer temps a concern for 2026 World Cup

FIFPRO has raised concerns over the effect of intense heat during the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States by saying that two games -- Paris Saint-Germain-Atlético Madrid and Chelsea-Esperance -- should have been postponed due to extreme heat.

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Enzo Maresca: Chelsea 'need to be proud' of Club World Cup last 16 Enzo Maresca: Chelsea 'need to be proud' of Club World Cup last 16

Chelsea defeated Esperance 3-0 on Tuesday, securing a Round of 16 berth in the Club World Cup, a notable achievement for coach Enzo Maresca given the elimination of other prominent clubs in the group stage.

Liam Delap's first Chelsea goal helps club reach round of 16 Liam Delap's first Chelsea goal helps club reach round of 16

Goals from Tosin Adarabioyo, Liam Delap and Tyrique George saw Chelsea's second-string side secure a place in the round of 16 at the Club World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Esperance de Tunis.

LAFC out of Club World Cup with loss to Esperance LAFC out of Club World Cup with loss to Esperance

LAFC was eliminated from the FIFA Club World Cup after Denis Bouanga had a penalty saved deep into stoppage time of a 1-0 loss to Esperance Sportive de Tunis in Nashville on Friday.

Ranking Club World Cup kits, from Real Madrid to Inter Miami Ranking Club World Cup kits, from Real Madrid to Inter Miami

The Club World Cup is upon us, and all 32 teams are bringing new kits to the tournament. Which ones earned the highest marks?

Flamengo open Club World Club with 2-0 win over Esperance Flamengo open Club World Club with 2-0 win over Esperance

Flamengo debuted in the Club World Cup with a 2-0 win over Esperance Sportive de Tunis in Philadelphia on Monday.

2025 Club World Cup preview: What to know about all 32 teams 2025 Club World Cup preview: What to know about all 32 teams

Saturday sees the start of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with 32 teams playing 63 games between June 14 and July 13. Here's what you need to know about the teams, their chances, and this competition.

Ronaldo at the Club World Cup? Which teams could make transfers before June 14? Ronaldo at the Club World Cup? Which teams could make transfers before June 14?

ESPN looks at which players might transfer clubs to play in the 2025 Club World Cup before the tournament gets underway.

Espérance de Tunis vs Mamelodi Sundowns - Brazilians lead into CAF Champions League quarterfinal second leg Espérance de Tunis vs Mamelodi Sundowns - Brazilians lead into CAF Champions League quarterfinal second leg

Mamelodi Sundowns will take a 1-0 lead into the second leg of their CAF Champions League quarter-final against Espérance as they visit Radès in Tunisia on Tuesday April 8.

Club World Cup Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Palmeiras 3 +2 5
2 Inter Miami CF 3 +1 5
3 FC Porto 3 -1 2
4 Al Ahly 3 -2 2
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Wassim Karoui 0 0 0
26 Mohamed Sedki .. 0 0 0
32 Ben Said 0 0 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Wassim Karoui 0 0 0
26 Mohamed Sedki .. 0 0 0
32 Ben Said 0 0 0