Manchester City will aim for three points in their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group G opener against Wydad Casablanca at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. This will be the first match from the group including the other two teams – Juventus and Al Ain.
Team News
Manchester City
Following a disappointing close to the 2024-25 season, Manchester City will want to bounce back and begin their FIFA Club World Cup campaign on a high note by clinching a win against Wydad Casablanca. Pep Guardiola’s squad includes new members, with summer signings Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders, and Rayan Cherki potentially making their debuts.
With tougher matches ahead, Guardiola might opt to rest key players, providing opportunities for squad rotation. Rodri, who missed several games in the previous season due to injury, could be a part of the line-up. While John Stones is with the team despite lingering injury issues, Mateo Kovacic is set to miss the match entirely due to a heel injury.
Wydad Casablanca
Wydad AC have strengthened their roster for the tournament and will aim to make a statement against Manchester City. New signings Bart Meijers, Stephane Aziz Ki, and experienced winger Nordin Amrabat, who previously played for Watford and Hull City may make their debut in the upcoming game.
Time: 12 PM ET (June 18) | 9:30 PM IST (June 18)
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Man City vs Wydad AC – Predicted XIs
Manchester City (4-2-3-1)
Ederson Moraes, Josko Gvardiol, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva, Rayan Cherki, Rodri, Tijjani Reijnders, Omar Marmoush, Erling Haaland
E. Benabid, A. Boutouil, M. Moufid, A. Dairani, Z. Nassik, M. Moubarik, O. Zemraoui, I. Moutaraji, Nordin Amrabat, S. Obeng, M. Rayhi
How to Watch the Live Streaming of the Manchester City vs Wydad Casablanca match?
The Manchester City vs Wydad AC clash in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will be streamed live on DAZN, FIFA’s global broadcast partner for the tournament in the United States. The match will also be broadcast live on Channel 5 in some regions. There is no confirmed broadcaster for India at this time.
