English club Manchester City made a perfect start to their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 campaign by defeating Moroccan side Wydad AC 2–0 in their first group match. The game began in explosive fashion, with Phil Foden scoring within just two minutes to put City ahead.
City continued to dominate possession and looked sharp despite resting several of their senior players. Young talents were given the spotlight, and they delivered. In the 42nd minute, Jeremy Doku found the net with a well-placed shot, doubling City’s lead before halftime.
One of the most talked-about performers was Rayan Cherki, who impressed on his debut with skillful play and smart movement. His creativity added extra energy to City’s attack.
Late in the match, Manchester City were reduced to 10 men after Rico Lewis received a red card. The match saw a brief delay when flares were thrown onto the pitch by Wydad supporters, but the situation was brought under control quickly.
Overall, it was a disciplined and promising performance by Manchester City, who now look forward to their next challenge in the tournament.
