Los Angeles FC and Esperance Tunis face off in a crucial Group D fixture at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, both teams seeking their first points after opening-round defeats.
The match carries added significance as neither side can afford another slip if they hope to advance from a group that also features tournament heavyweights Chelsea and Flamengo. LAFC, representing MLS and North America, will look to regroup after their loss to Chelsea, while Esperance, the Tunisian and African champions, aim to recover from a defeat to Flamengo and keep their knockout hopes alive.
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How to watch Los Angeles FC vs Esperance online - TV channels & live streams
The FIFA Club World Cup match between Los Angeles FC and ES Tunis will be available to watch and stream online live through DAZN, which is broadcasting all 63 CWC games for free globally.
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Los Angeles FC vs Esperance kick-off time
The match will be played at Geodis Park on Friday, with kick-off at 6 pm ET / 11 pm BST.
Team news & squads
Los Angeles FC vs Esperance lineups
4-3-3
Formation
4-4-1-1
ESTLAF-Line up
LAF- 1
H. Lloris
- 4
E. Segura
- 33
A. Long
- 24
R. Hollingshead
81’
- 14
S. Palencia
- 11
T. Tillman
23’
81’
- 8
M. Delgado
81’
- 6
I. Jesus
- 9
O. Giroud
88’
- 30
D. Martinez
46’
- 99
D. Bouanga
90’ + 9’
Substitutes
- 18
D. Ochoa
- 5
Marlon
81’
- 43
A. Saldana
- 23
F. Amaya
81’
- 25
M. Chanot
- 77
A. Wibowo
- 29
A. Smolyakov
- 91
N. Tafari
- 17
J. Ebobisse
88’
- 80
O. Holm
- 12
T. Hasal
- 20
Y. Yeboah
81’
- 21
R. Raposo
- 26
J. Dilrosun
46’
Manager
S. Cherundolo
EST-Line up
EST- 32
B. Ben Said
- 2
M. Ben Ali
- 15
M. Tougai
- 5
Y. Meriah
- 20
A. Ben Hamida
- 11
Y. Belaili
52’
70’
90’ + 1’
- 21
A. Konate
76’
- 24
E. Mokwana
62’
- 14
O. Ogbelu
- 38
K. Guenichi
- 9
R. Rodrigues
62’
Substitutes
- 10
Yan Sasse
62’
65’
- 36
C. Jbeli
- 19
A. Jabri
62’
- 39
M. Hamrouni
- 8
H. Teka
- 6
H. Jelassi
90’ + 1’
- 1
A. Memmiche
- 12
H. Dhaou
- 4
M. Wael Derbali
76’
- 22
A. Ben Mohamed
- 26
M. Sedki Debchi
- 13
R. Bouchniba
- 35
A. Koudhai
Manager
M. Kanzari
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Los Angeles FC team news
LAFC come into the match after a 2-0 loss to Chelsea, a game that not only ended their ten-game unbeaten streak but also saw them lose 19-year-old forward David Martinez to injury; he was stretchered off in the first half and is unlikely to feature here. Italian defender Lorenzo Dellavalle remains sidelined with a long-term cruciate ligament injury, but veteran striker Olivier Giroud—who came off the bench against Chelsea—could be handed a start in place of Jeremy Ebobisse as LAFC look to add experience and finishing ability up front.
Esperance team news
Esperance Tunis also suffered defeat in their opener, falling 2-0 to Flamengo, but emerged from that match with no new injuries or suspensions. Head coach Maher Kanzari has a full squad available, and while Brazilian striker Rodrigo Rodrigues struggled to make an impact last time out, 23-year-old Achref Jabri could be given a chance to start up front.
The team’s key attacking threat remains Algerian winger Youcef Belaïli, who has enjoyed a standout season with 19 goals and 4 assists across all competitions and brings speed, creativity, and international experience to the side. Esperance’s squad blends a core of Tunisian players with a diverse group of international talents, and the club’s tactical discipline and cohesion will be vital as they aim to keep their tournament hopes alive with a positive result.
Form
LAF-Form
LAFChelsea
2
-
0
Los Angeles FC
L
Los Angeles FC
3
-
1
Sporting Kansas City
W
Los Angeles FC
2
-
1
CF America
W
CF Montreal
2
-
2
Los Angeles FC
D
LA Galaxy
2
-
2
Los Angeles FC
D
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 9/8
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 4/5
- Both teams scored
- 4/5
EST-Form
ESTFlamengo
2
-
0
Esperance
L
Esperance
0
-
0
US Monastir
D
Olympique de Beja
0
-
5
Esperance
W
Esperance
1
-
0
CS Sfaxien
W
Club Africain
1
-
3
Esperance
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 9/3
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 1/5