Manchester City is set to face Al-Ain in a Group G match of the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday, June 22, 2025. The game will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, with kickoff scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET, which translates to 2:00 a.m. BST on Monday, June 23 for UK viewers.
For fans in the UK eager to watch the match, there are a couple of options. Channel 5 will be broadcasting the game, providing access to viewers with traditional television access. Streaming options are also available; DAZN will be live streaming every match of the FIFA Club World Cup, and new users can sign up for a free account to watch the games. This offers a convenient way to watch the match on various devices, including smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, streaming devices, game consoles, and web browsers.
Manchester City enters the match as heavy favorites. In their opening match of the tournament, they secured a 2-0 victory over Wydad AC, with goals from Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku. However, Rico Lewis received a red card in that match and will be suspended for the game against Al-Ain. Meanwhile, Al-Ain suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat to Juventus in their first game, leaving them in a precarious position in Group G.
A win for Manchester City against Al-Ain would guarantee their progression to the Round of 16. The team is expected to field a strong lineup despite having only one player unavailable due to suspension. Pep Guardiola may make some changes to the starting eleven from the Wydad AC match but is expected to field a team capable of securing the win.
The expanded FIFA Club World Cup in 2025 features 32 teams and is being held in the United States from June 14 to July 13. The final is scheduled for July 13 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, near New York City. This marks the 21st edition of the tournament and the first with the expanded format. The tournament follows a format similar to the FIFA World Cup, with 32 teams divided into eight groups of four. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage.
