The highly anticipated match between Juventus and Manchester City in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is set to take place on Thursday, June 26, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. This Group G clash will determine who finishes at the top of the group, with both teams already securing spots in the Round of 16. Securing first place could be crucial to avoid tough opponents like Real Madrid in the next round.
Kick-off Time
The match is scheduled to kick off at 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET), which is 8:00 PM in the UK (BST). For fans in Mexico, the game will begin at 1:00 PM.
TV Channel and Live Streaming
The game will be broadcast live on TBS and TruTV in the United States. Streaming options include DirecTV Stream and DAZN.
DAZN is the global broadcaster for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, and the great news for fans is that they are offering free access to all 63 matches of the tournament in almost every country. To watch the game for free, viewers can sign up for a free DAZN account using their email address. This Freemium membership allows access to the entire tournament at no cost via the DAZN app, which is available on iOS, Android, smart TVs, and set-top boxes.
In the UK, the game will be available on DAZN and Channel 5.
Team News
Juventus has seemingly found a consistent formula, having named the same starting XI in both of their previous tournament matches. However, Igor Tudor could opt to make changes, with Dusan Vlahovic potentially entering the attack and Teun Koopmeiners possibly starting in midfield.
For Manchester City, Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Claudio Echeverri is out with an ankle injury. Rodri, however, is recovering well and is expected to play for approximately 30 minutes.
What's at Stake?
Both Juventus and Manchester City have secured six points from their first two matches, sitting level on points and goal difference. Juventus currently leads Group G due to scoring more goals (nine compared to City's eight). A draw would be enough for Juventus to win the group, while Manchester City needs a victory to secure the top spot.
Predicted Lineups
Juventus (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly; Costa, Koopmeiners, Douglas Luiz, Kostic; Conceicao, Yildiz; Vlahovic
Manchester City (4-3-3): Stefan Ortega; Khusanov, Stones, Dias, Ake; Gundogan, Rodri, Foden; Cherki, Haaland, Echeverri