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Phil Foden
2'
1 - 0
Jérémy Doku
42'
2 - 0
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Match report in news

  • 90+6'
    Full-time! Manchester City secure a 2-0 victory over Wydad, giving Guardiola's side a winning start in the Club World Cup.
  • 90+1'
    Substitution for City: Savinho makes way, and Matheus Nunes comes onto the pitch.
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Red card

a Manchester City
  • 88'
    Red card for Lewis! The referee has shown him a straight red.
Substitution

Substitution

at Wydad Casablanca
  • 84'
    Aziz Ki is being introduced for Wydad, with Lorch going off.
Substitution

Substitution

at Wydad Casablanca
  • 75'
    Substitution for Wydad: Meijers makes way, and Moutaraji comes onto the pitch.
  • 68'
    Substitution for City: Marmoush makes way, and Gundohan comes onto the pitch.
  • 61'
    Wydad are making two substitutions: Obeng and Malsa replace Amrabat and Zemraoui.
  • 57'
    Triple change for City: Cherki, Foden, and Doku are making way for Bobb, Haaland, and Rodri.
  • 55'
    There's a concern for Moufid with a shoulder complaint, but the indications are that he'll be able to play on.
  • 53'
    Benabid makes another fantastic save, this time denying Doku what looked like a sure third goal for City!
  • 49'
    A header from Reis, but it's too high and goes over the top.
  • 46'
    And we are back underway for the second half!
  • 45+3'
    HT: The referee blows for half-time! Manchester City lead by two goals.
  • 45'
    Three minutes added!
  • 41'
    GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAL TO MAN CITY! Foden's corner swung to the back post, and Dorgu was there to connect and make it two for Manchester City!
  • 37'
    Benabid makes a fantastic save, denying Marmoush the second goal!
  • 35'
    Thirty minutes gone, and it's Foden's early strike that keeps Manchester City in front.
  • 31'
    Wydad came so close to scoring! First, Lorch slipped at a crucial moment in the box, and then Mailula's follow-up was brilliantly denied by Ederson.
  • 29'
    Marmoush tried to play Doku in behind, but the Wydad defence was quick to clear the danger.
  • 25'
    The Wydad player is recovered and able to continue the match.
  • 23'
    We have a brief stoppage here, as Moufid is down and being attended to with what appears to be a problem in his left ankle.
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Yellow card

a Wydad Casablanca
  • 16'
    Mailula has just been shown a yellow card for a challenge on Marmoush
  • 14'
    Lorch tried an ambitious shot from the halfway line, but Ederson was alert and gathered it.
  • 11'
    Moufid threaded a dangerous low cross towards Lorch, but the pass was just out of his reach.
  • 9'
    Marmoush unleashes a strike, but it's wide of the post.
  • 6'
    The ball is with Wydad, and they're patiently working it as they look to find a way back into this match.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Manchester City en el 2'
  • 2'
    GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAL TO MAN CITY! Foden puts City ahead! He was sharp inside the box, pouncing on a rebound after the Wydad goalkeeper made a save.
  • 1'
    UUnnnnderrwayyyy at Philadelphia!
Start of match

Start of match

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    The players take the field!!
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    Ramon Abatti will be in the middle for this one.
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    Wydad Casablanca starting XI: El Mehdi Benabid (GK); Boutoul, Meijers, Guilherme Oliveira; Moufid, Mehdi Moubarik, Oussama Zemraoui, Fahd Moufi; Nordin Amrabat, Mailula and Lorch.
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    Man City starting XI: Ederson (GK); Rico Lewis, Reis, Ake, O'Reilly; Foden, Rejinders, Cherki; Savinho, Marmoush and Doku.
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    With one hour to go until kick-off, we know the starting eleven for both teams, let's find out!
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    Wydad Casablanca starting XI: Benabid (GK); Boucheta, Boutouil, Harkass, Moufid; Moubarik, Zemraoui, Mailula; Rayhi, Fatihi, Obeng.
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    Man City possible starting XI: Ederson (GK); Ait-Nouri, Gvardiol, Dias, Akanji; Rodri, Nico Gonzalez, Silva; Marmoush, Doku, Haaland.
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    Let's get things warmed up with some possible line-ups for the clash!!
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    Guardiola is expected to field a competitive line-up, blending new signings with experienced players eager to impress.
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    Both teams understand the importance of a strong start in this group, with the winner taking a significant step towards the knockout rounds.
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    Wydad Casablanca, representing African football, have also strengthened their squad and are determined to challenge City and make a statement on the world stage.
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    Notably absent is club legend Kevin De Bruyne, who has departed for Napoli after his contract expired.
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    Another exciting addition is Rayan Cherki, who offers versatility as an attacking midfielder or winger and could make his debut in this match.
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    Rodri, who missed much of last season due to injury, is back to full fitness and expected to be a key figure in City’s midfield in the Club World Cup.
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    Among the new signings are goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli, left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolves, and midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from Milan.
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    Pep Guardiola has bolstered his squad significantly this summer, adding new faces across all positions to strengthen the team’s depth.
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    Manchester City arrive as strong favourites, eager to erase the disappointment of their 2024-25 season, in which they failed to secure any major trophies.
Info

Pre-match

18 June 2025, 18:00

Referee: Ramon Abatti | VAR: Juan Soto

Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field

  • PRVW
    Welcome to our live coverage of the FIFA Club World Cup, where tonight Manchester City face Wydad Casablanca in the opening match of Group H. The stage is set at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia for a thrilling encounter between one of Europe’s footballing giants and the champions of Morocco.