**FIFA Club World Cup 2025**
**Wednesday 18 June 2025**
**Kickoff at 17:00 BST, 12:00 PM EST**
**Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA, United States**
**TV Info/LIVE STREAM: DAZN SPORTS (WORLDWIDE)**
Head Referee
**Ramon Abatti**
Assistant Referees
**Danilo Manis and Rafael Alves**
**Preview**
What a way to kick off the spicy Club World Cup! [Manchester City](https://bitterandblue.sbnation.com) face a strong African side in Wydad, one who could pose many troubles. City for their part, have several new faces, how many we will see in this first match?
What lineup will Pep Guardiola use? A strong one full of veterans or a new blended side with some youth and new signings? A really fun match should be had.
The CWC has been lots of fun and let’s hope City get off to a strong start!
**Team News**
For Man City, there are incredible no major injuries of note.
Wydad have Boucheta and Renan out.
**Prediction**
Manchester City 4-1 Wydad