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

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

Kept busy by the Chelsea strikers, former Tottenham shot-stopper Lloris made several good saves for his side. The former Barcelona fullback was kept busy by Noni Madueke and struggled to deal with the weaving dribbling of the Englishman.

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.