Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez recalls his early years at River Plate and Defensa y Justicia in a republished 2023 interview, timed to the day of the World Cup final.
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England finish third at 2026 World Cup with 6-4 win over France
England beat France 6-4 in Miami to finish third at the 2026 World Cup, with Chelsea’s Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, and Malo Gusto all featuring.
Chelsea’s World Cup winners: From Deschamps to Fernandez
Nine players have joined Chelsea with a World Cup winners’ medal already in their collection, from Didier Deschamps in 1999 to Enzo Fernandez in 2023.
Chelsea had 11 players at France ’98 — and signed three more during the tournament
Chelsea had 11 players at the 1998 World Cup in France and signed Marcel Desailly, Brian Laudrup and Albert Ferrer during the tournament, with Desailly and Frank Leboeuf going on to win the trophy.
Chelsea goalkeeper Liefting joins Ajax on loan
Chelsea goalkeeper Femke Liefting has joined Ajax on a season-long loan for 2026/27.
Chelsea defender Wilson joins Rochdale on season-long loan
Chelsea have loaned 20-year-old Academy defender Kaiden Wilson to EFL club Rochdale for the full 2026-27 season.