Manchester City are gearing up for the launch of their Fifa Club World Cup defence as Pep Guardiola’s side look to salvage something from a disappointing season.
It is just under 18 months since Man City beat Brazilian side Fluminense 4-0 in Saudi Arabia to crown a memorable 2023, in which they also won the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League and Super Cup.
However, things have taken an unexpected turn in recent times for Guardiola and his players, who only just secured Champions League qualification on the final day of the Premier League season.
A mid-season slump saw them fall well out of Premier League title contention, while they also suffered an early Champions League exit, and were beaten by Crystal Palace in the FA Cup.
This, therefore, represents their final trophy-winning opportunity this term, as they look to avoid going without silverware in a season for only the second time since Guardiola took charge in July 2016.
Man City head to the United States for the expanded tournament, in which they were drawn in Group G alongside Juventus, Moroccan side Wydad and Al-Ain of the United Arab Emirates.
Read on to find out when and where the former Premier League winners will be in action.
Man City Club World Cup 2025 fixtures
Group G – Matchday One
| Date | Fixture | Ground |
|---|---|---|
| 18/06/2025 (5pm UK time) | Man City 2-0 Wydad | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
Man City put in a professional performance to come away with a 2-0 win over Wydad. Phil Foden scored early on before Jeremy Doku added the second goal just before half time. Man City weren’t able to break through again but never really looked in danger.
Group G – Matchday Two
| Date | Fixture | Ground |
|---|---|---|
| 23/06/2025 (2am UK time) | Man City 6-0 Al Ain | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
Man City were dominant in a 6-0 drubbing of Al Ain on matchday two. Man City raced into a 3-0 lead by half time, showing their class early on. The goals kept coming though and they added three goals in the final 20 minutes to bring home a 6-0 victory.
Group G – Matchday Three
| Date | Fixture | Ground |
|---|---|---|
| 26/06/2025 (8pm UK time) | Juventus 2-5 Man City | Camping World Stadium, Orlando |
Man City went into their final group game knowing only a win would secure top spot in Group G. Their match with Juventus was a thriller, with both sides scoring inside the opening 15 minutes. Then Man City really stamped their authority, taking a 5-1 lead before conceding a consolation late on.
Man City Club World Cup 2025 knockout stage route
Last 16
| Date | Fixture | Ground |
|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2025 (2am UK time) | Man City vs Al Hilal | Camping World Stadium, Orlando |
Man City’s reward for topping Group G is a last 16 tie against Group H runners-up Al Hilal. They’ll then face either Inter Milan or Fluminense in the quarter-finals should they get there.
In the semi-finals, there could be an all-English tie against Chelsea should the Blues get through their side of the draw. But Benfica, Palmeiras and Botafogo are the other potential opponents.
Man City will hope the tournament culminates in them lifting the trophy in the final at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford on 13th July.
Man City Club World Cup 2025 squad
Pep Guardiola named his 27-man travelling party on 11th June, featuring new signings Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki and Rayan Ait-Nouri.
Mateo Kovacic misses out through injury, while there is no place for Jack Grealish amid speculation surrounding his future at the Etihad Stadium.
| # | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Ruben Dias | Defender |
| 4 | Tijjani Reijnders | Midfielder |
| 5 | John Stones | Defender |
| 6 | Nathan Ake | Defender |
| 7 | Omar Marmoush | Forward |
| 9 | Erling Haaland | Forward |
| 11 | Jeremy Doku | Midfielder |
| 13 | Marcus Bettinelli | Goalkeeper |
| 14 | Nico Gonzalez | Midfielder |
| 16 | Rodri | Midfielder |
| 18 | Stefan Ortega | Goalkeeper |
| 19 | Ilkay Gundogan | Midfielder |
| 20 | Bernardo Silva | Midfielder |
| 21 | Rayan Ait-Nouri | Defender |
| 22 | Vitor Reis | Defender |
| 24 | Josko Gvardiol | Defender |
| 25 | Manuel Akanji | Defender |
| 26 | Savinho | Midfielder |
| 27 | Matheus Nunes | Midfielder |
| 29 | Rayan Cherki | Midfielder |
| 30 | Claudio Echeverri | Midfielder |
| 31 | Ederson | Goalkeeper |
| 45 | Abdukodir Khusanov | Defender |
| 47 | Phil Foden | Midfielder |
| 52 | Oscar Bobb | Midfielder |
| 75 | Nico O’Reilly | Midfielder |
| 82 | Rico Lewis | Defender |