Overview
- Manchester United’s confirmed lineup included Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo after approvals from Ivory Coast and Cameroon for a one-match extension.
- Noussair Mazraoui was unavailable due to Morocco’s call-up ahead of the tournament’s opening fixture.
- Benjamin Sesko returned to fitness for the bench following a recent knee issue and illness.
- Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt were ruled out through injury, with Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven starting in defense.
- FIFA’s shortened AFCON release window set a December 15 reporting deadline, prompting late negotiations as United plan for several weeks without their AFCON-bound players.