Chelsea will play a pre-season friendly in Australia just eight days after the World Cup final.
The club revealed the Blues will take on Perth Glory on Monday, July 23 while the World Cup final in Moscow is on Sunday, July 15.
Chelsea may have several players who make it through to the latter stages of the competition with at least 17 internationals in their squad.
The time difference will also mean the Chelsea side will have to arrive days before the match.