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English soccer rivals Arsenal, Chelsea to square at Camping World during Florida Cup this summer

ORLANDO, Fla. — Two of the most popular and successful professional soccer clubs in the world will go head-to-head at Camping World Stadium this summer for the Florida Cup.

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English Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea will face off July 23.

The Florida Cup has taken place in the state since 2015 and features clubs from all over the world, according to a news release.

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This year, the Florida Cup Series will extend the wee-klong “Clash of Nations” festival to multiple venues.

Arsenal will play Orlando City Soccer Club at Exploria Stadium on July 20, marking the first meeting between the two clubs.

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Chelsea will headline two other international matches during the Florida Cup Series on July 16 and 20. Locations and opponents will be announced later.

The week-long festival will also feature events in Orlando, including a concert from Brazilian superstar Ivete Sangalo on July 17 at Universal Orlando Resort.

Click here for Florida Cup Series ticket information.

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Adam Poulisse, WFTV.com

Adam Poulisse joined WFTV in November 2019.