Manchester City Wins Club World Cup Opener 2-0 Over Wydad

Manchester City began their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 campaign with a 2-0 victory over Moroccan side Wydad AC in Philadelphia, with first-half goals from Phil Foden and Jérémy Doku securing the win. Manager Pep Guardiola praised the team's performance, highlighting positive moments despite some issues with losing simple balls, and emphasized the importance of giving playing time to new signings and players returning from injury, including debutants Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki. The match saw a man of the match performance from Foden, who scored and assisted, as well as a late red card for Rico Lewis that drew Guardiola's frustration. Guardiola described the tournament as a marathon and noted the challenges posed by the heat and humidity, while expressing optimism about the team's gradual improvement and the long season ahead. The victory puts Manchester City in a strong position in their group, with upcoming matches set to determine their progress to the knockout stages. Despite a difficult previous season, City aims to build momentum with fresh players and tactical adjustments as they pursue a second Club World Cup title.