Manchester City begin their FIFA Club World Cup campaign against Wydad AC this evening.
Pep Guardiola’s side head into the tournament aiming to conclude a challenging campaign with silverware. City have strengthened their squad early in the window and each of the club’s four new arrivals are with the squad in the United States.
PEP 💬 (On Erling Haaland being part of the captaincy group) First of all he’s so young but he has to learn what it means to be a captain because hopefully he’ll be here many years and sooner or later will take that position.
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— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 17, 2025
The Citizens are bidding to win the trophy for a second time, having claimed Club World Cup success in 2023. Rodri was named winner of the Golden Ball at those finals and is hoping to feature after long-term injury.
Opponents Wydad qualified for the Club World Cup as winners of the 2021/22 CAF Champions League. Last season, Wydad finished third in Morocco’s top flight.
Manchester City vs Wydad AC – Predicted lineup and team news
Manchester City team news
Pep Guardiola could hand debuts to several new signings this evening. Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki and Rayan Ait-Nouiri have all arrived at the Etihad this summer, alongside back-up goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli.
City have a near full-strength squad to choose from with only Mateo Kovacic absent. The Croatian midfielder has been left at home to recover from a heel issue.
Manchester City predicted lineup
Man City predicted XI: Ederson; Nunes, Khusanov, Gvardiol, Ait-Nouri; Reijnders, Gonzalez; Cherki, Marmoush, Doku; Haaland.
When is Manchester City vs Wydad AC?
Manchester City face Wydad AC in the FIFA Club World Cup on Wednesday 18th June 2025. Kick-off is 5pm BST.
What TV channel is Manchester City vs Wydad AC?
In the UK, the game will be televised live on 5 (formerly known as Channel 5). The fixture can also be streamed via DAZN.
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