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The first two round of 16 matches in the Club World Cup went to extra time, with Chelsea taking the win over Benfica while Palmeiras edged past the in-form Botafogo despite having one player sent off.

Chelsea's coach, Enzo Maresca, has criticized FIFA for hosting the Club World Cup in the United States, citing weather-related disruptions. Saturday's match against Benfica was delayed for two hours due to lightning, ultimately lasting nearly five hours. Maresca questioned the suitability of the U.S. as a venue, pointing to extreme heat and multiple weather delays.