Phil Foden has goal and assist to lead Manchester City past Wydad 2-0 in Club World Cup
- Manchester City defeated Moroccan side Wydad 2-0 on Wednesday in their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Group G opener in Philadelphia.
- The victory followed City’s squad rebuilding after their first trophyless season since 2016-17, including summer signings like Rayan Cherki for 40 million euros.
- Phil Foden scored early by converting a rebound and assisted Jeremy Doku, who volleyed the second goal before halftime, while Rico Lewis was sent off late in the match.
- Pep Guardiola expressed satisfaction with the performances of the rotated squad and highlighted the strong showing of new players, while noting Foden’s progress following a two to three week break.
- This win boosts City’s confidence as defending champions and helps integrate new squad members ahead of a long season including matches against Al-Ain and Juventus.
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Man City eases into Club World Cup campaign with win against Wydad
Phil Foden scored inside two minutes to set Manchester City on the way to a comfortable 2-0 win against Wydad Casablanca in their opening match at the Club World Cup on Wednesday. Jeremy Doku was also on target before half-time at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, where the majority of…
Philly's 2nd Club World Cup game sees Man City win, a bigger crowd, and some family drama
England’s Manchester City faced off against Moroccan side Wydad in Philly’s second group stage of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with the defending champions Man City cruising to a 2-0 win. Man City scored within the first two minutes of the game, English star Phil Foden snatching a spilled save from Wydad goalkeeper El Mehdi Benabid in front of the six-yard box. Belgian winger Jeremy Doku doubled City’s lead before halftime, beating the defende…
Man City show squad depth in 2-0 Club World Cup win over Wydad
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