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Manchester City Start Club World Cup Campaign With 2-0 Win Over Wydad AC

The revamped 32-team event offers a $1 billion prize pool, testing U.S. venues ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group G - Manchester City v Wydad Casablanca - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - June 18, 2025 Manchester City's Jeremy Doku in action with Wydad Casablanca's Nordin Amrabat IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Caean Couto
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Overview

  • The tournament features 32 teams from six continents competing across 11 U.S. cities in a monthlong format with a $1 billion prize pool.
  • Manchester City defeated Wydad AC 2-0 in their opening group match thanks to an early Phil Foden goal and a Jeremy Doku finish.
  • New summer signings Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders made their debuts in midfield for City in Philadelphia.
  • All 63 matches are available to watch for free on DAZN, expanding global access to club football.
  • City will face Al Ain on June 23 in Atlanta before meeting Juventus on June 26 in Orlando as they aim to advance from Group G.