The FIFA Club World Cup hit an embarrassing low point on Monday afternoon as the match between Chelsea FC and LAFC was played in front of a stadium that

Chelsea begin their Club World Cup campaign against Los Angeles FC in Atlanta tonight. It’s less than three weeks since the Blues clinched their first trophy under Enzo Maresca in the Conference League final and they are already gearing up for another shot at major silverware across the Atlantic after a busy start to the summer transfer market.

LAFC didn’t have the FIFA Club World Cup on their radar to start the season. Still, they are ready to take on the world’s best after a surprise qualification to the tournament, replacing Club Léon after defeating Club América in a one-match playoff.