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Johor Darul Ta’zim FC hosts Chelsea in friendly on August 9

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 11:13 AM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Johor Darul Ta’zim FC hosts Chelsea in friendly on August 9
Summary

Chelsea takes on Johor Darul Ta’zim FC in a friendly match on August 9, 2026, at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia. This marks Chelsea's fifth game of their preseason tour, following a recent match against AC Milan. Johor Darul Ta’zim, the Malaysian champions, are on a 12-season winning streak in the Malaysia Super League and made it to the quarterfinals in last season's AFC Champions League. The match is expected to kick off at 8 PM local time, with Chelsea likely rotating their squad after recent heavy minutes played by starters.

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  • •Match scheduled for August 9 at 8 PM local time
  • •Chelsea coming off a friendly against AC Milan
  • •Johor Darul Ta’zim won the last 12 Malaysia Super League titles
  • •Game will be available for streaming on Paramount+ and other services
  • •Chelsea's manager may rotate players from the Milan match
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  • 11:13 AMYahoo Sports — Johor Darul Ta’zim FC vs. Chelsea, Friendly: Confirmed lineups; how to watch
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  • 4:39 AMYahoo Sports — Johor Darul Ta’zim FC vs. Chelsea, Friendly: Preview, team news, how to watch
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