Manchester City face off against Moroccan side Wydad Casablanca today, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in their opening Group G clash at the FIFA Club World Cup, kicking off at 5 pm BST / 12 pm ET from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Match Details.
Manchester City’s 2-0 victory over Wydad Casablanca marked their second consecutive opening-match win in the FIFA Club World Cup, a feat previously achieved in 2023 against Al Hilal, maintaining their 100% win rate in group stage openers.
Manchester City recorded 12 tackles against Wydad Casablanca, with Rico Lewis leading the team with 3 tackles before his late red card, highlighting their control despite playing with 10 men.
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Highlights.
Manchester City received 1 red card and 0 yellow cards against Wydad Casablanca, with Rico Lewis sent off in stoppage time for a harsh challenge, marking the first red card for a City player in the Club World Cup since 2019.
Manchester City had 18 shot attempts, with 8 on target, led by Phil Foden with 4 shots (2 on target). Wydad Casablanca recorded 7 shots, with 2 on target, led by Thembinkosi Lorch with 2 shots.
Man City’s Phil Foden is the first Englishman to score in multiple editions of the FIFA Club World Cup, including all formats (also in 2023).