Overview

• Manchester City began its Club World Cup run with a 2-0 victory over Morocco’s Wydad AC in Philadelphia before 37,446 spectators.
• CEO Ferran Soriano said the club stays true to its Manchester roots even as it grows into a network of 12 global-affiliate clubs.
• The revamped tournament now features 32 teams in a month-long US schedule that has drawn criticism over player welfare and ticket pricing.
• City has reshaped its roster after an underwhelming 2024–25 season, signing eight players since January, including four last week.
• Soriano reiterated that City’s objective in every competition is victory as they pursue their first Club World Cup title under the expanded format.