Manchester City made a winning start to their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign after defeating Moroccan side Wydad Casablanca 2-0 in their opening Group G fixture. Softfootball reports that Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku scored for Pep Guardiola’s side as City controlled the contest and secured three points.
The result gives the Premier League giants an early advantage as they target success in the expanded tournament. Foden opened the scoring before Doku added the second, allowing City to complete a professional performance without conceding.
The victory also provided an encouraging beginning for a squad expected to compete deep into the competition. The Club World Cup brings together leading teams from different continents, and City entered the tournament among the favourites because of their recent domestic and European pedigree.
Guardiola will nevertheless be aware that the demanding schedule requires careful management of his players. Wydad were unable to find a response after falling behind, while City maintained enough control to protect their lead.
The result underlined the difference in experience between the two squads on the day. The club will now focus on the next challenge while monitoring developments and preparing carefully for another demanding stage of the campaign ahead.
