Manchester City's campaign at the expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is set to begin with a match against Wydad AC. For fans in the UK eager to watch this match, several options are available, including free-to-air television and online streaming. The game kicks off on Wednesday, June 18, at 5pm UK time, which is 12pm local time in Philadelphia, where the match will be held at Lincoln Financial Field.

How to Watch for Free

Channel 5: In the UK, Channel 5 has secured a deal to broadcast 23 of the 63 matches of the tournament on free-to-air television, and the Manchester City vs. Wydad AC match is one of them.

DAZN: The global streaming platform DAZN will stream every match of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 live and for free. To access the free live stream, fans need to register with DAZN.

Manchester City Website and App: Live text and audio coverage of the game will be available on the Manchester City official website and app. Highlights will also be available on these platforms after the match.

Additional Information

Kick-off Time: The match is scheduled for a 5pm UK time kick-off on Wednesday, June 18.

Venue: The game will be played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the home of the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL).

Team News

Rodri is expected to return from an ACL injury for this Club World Cup match. However, Manchester City might be without key players such as Mateo Kovacic, who is nursing a heel injury, and John Stones, who is recovering from a hamstring issue.

What’s at Stake

As the opening fixture for both teams in Group G, this match is crucial. Manchester City aims to start strong, especially with Juventus also in their group. A positive result for Wydad AC would boost their confidence.