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Manchester City Open Club World Cup Title Defense Against Wydad AC

Reigning champions Manchester City open their defence in Philadelphia at the start of FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup group stage.

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Overview

  • Manchester City face Moroccan champions Wydad AC at Lincoln Financial Field today in their opening Group G match.
  • The competition runs June 14–July 13 across eight U.S. venues and features 32 teams playing 63 matches.
  • City’s squad includes summer signings Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Ait-Nouri vying for their debuts.
  • FIFA has allocated a $1 billion prize pool and promoted the tournament as a preparatory run for the 2026 World Cup.
  • All fixtures are available to stream for free on DAZN, with 23 matches simulcast on Channel 5 in the UK.