Chelsea face Los Angeles FC in their opening match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, but one question is on fans' minds: Why isn’t Olivier Giroud starting for LAFC?

The kickoff of the second half between Chelsea and LAFC got delayed after Giroud showed up without a No. 9 shirt

The final qualifier among the field, Los Angeles FC completed the 32-team field when they won a play-in match over Club America

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Chelsea made their World Cup debut, baptizing group D in the challenge against Los Angeles FC. For Maresca's Blues, a more complicated game than usual was won 2-0 thanks to a goal per half from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez.

Los Angeles FC striker Olivier Giroud says the FIFA Club World Cup is a chance to showcase Major League Soccer as the tournament kicks off this weekend. LAFC is one of three MLS sides entered in the 32-team tournament which begins in Florida on Saturday when Lionel Messi and Inter Miami face off against Egyptian club Al-Ahly.

With the growing excitement for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Los Angeles FC star Olivier Giroud delivered an important message to the MLS teams participating.