Match report

Manchester City Defeats Wydad AC 2-0 in Club World Cup

Manchester City
Manchester City
2–0
FT
Wydad AC
Wydad AC
Jun 18, 2025

Manchester City stuns Wydad AC with a clinical performance to claim a 2-0 triumph in their FIFA Club World Cup clash. Goals by Phil Foden and Jorell Doku early on set the tone, as City demonstrated superior control throughout.

Key Facts

  • • Manchester City defeated Wydad AC with a 2-0 final score in the FIFA Club World Cup.
  • • Phil Foden scored the first goal for Manchester City at minute 2.
  • • Jorell Doku netted the second goal, assisted by Phil Foden, at minute 42.
  • • Wydad AC’s Cassius Mailula received a yellow card at minute 16.
  • • Manchester City was reduced to ten men after Rúben Lewis’ red card at minute 88.

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 31 Ederson (G)
  • 82 R. Lewis (D)
  • 22 Vitor Reis (D)
  • 6 N. Aké (D)
  • 75 N. O'Reilly (D)
  • 4 T. Reijnders (M)
  • 26 Savinho (M)
  • 47 P. Foden (M)
  • 29 R. Cherki (M)
  • 11 J. Doku (M)
  • 7 Omar Marmoush (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 Matheus Nunes
  • 19 İ. Gündoğan
  • 52 O. Bobb
  • 9 E. Haaland
  • 16 Rodri
  • 14 Nico González
  • 3 Rúben Dias
  • 5 J. Stones
  • 18 S. Ortega
  • 21 R. Aït-Nouri
  • 24 J. Gvardiol
  • 25 M. Akanji
  • 20 Bernardo Silva
  • 30 C. Echeverri
  • 45 A. Khusanov

Wydad AC

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 12 M. Benabid (G)
  • 18 F. Moufi (D)
  • 72 Guilherme Ferreira (D)
  • 14 A. Boutouil (D)
  • 22 B. Meijers (D)
  • 2 M. Moufid (D)
  • 11 N. Amrabat (M)
  • 23 O. Zemraoui (M)
  • 19 M. El Moubarik (M)
  • 4 T. Lorch (M)
  • 21 C. Mailula (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 S. Aziz Ki
  • 5 I. Moutaraji
  • 9 S. Obeng
  • 7 M. Malsa
  • 8 M. Rayhi
  • 33 Pedrinho
  • 16 J. Harkass
  • 26 S. Abdallah
  • 44 R. Mahtou
  • 34 Y. Bennani
  • 10 Arthur
  • 1 Y. El Motie
  • 27 I. Benktib
  • 36 O. Aqzdaou
  • 17 Z. Fathi

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    2' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Foden
  2. Wydad AC
    16' Wydad AC Card · Yellow Card
    Cassius Mailula

    Foul

  3. Manchester City
    42' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Doku · Assist: P. Foden
  4. Wydad AC
    46' Wydad AC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Cassius Mailula · On: M. Rayhi
  5. Manchester City
    60' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Doku · On: O. Bobb
  6. Manchester City
    60' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Cherki · On: E. Haaland
  7. Manchester City
    60' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Foden · On: Rodri
  8. Wydad AC
    62' Wydad AC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Amrabat · On: S. Obeng
  9. Wydad AC
    62' Wydad AC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Zemraoui · On: M. Malsa
  10. Manchester City
    69' Manchester City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Marmoush · On: I. Gundogan
  11. Wydad AC
    75' Wydad AC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Meijers · On: I. Moutaraji
  12. Wydad AC
    84' Wydad AC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Lorch · On: S. Aziz Ki
  13. Manchester City
    88' Manchester City Card · Red Card
    R. Lewis

    Foul

  14. Manchester City
    90' Manchester City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Savinho · On: M. Nunes

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City Wydad AC
Fouls 10 10
Pass Accuracy 91% 82%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 15 12
Corners 9 4
Total Passes 616 287
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 6 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 68% 32%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 559 234
Shots Inside Box 10 4
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 5 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Phil Foden's early goal at the 2nd minute set the tone for Manchester City’s dominance.
  • ▸ Jorell Doku doubled the lead with an assist from Phil Foden, solidifying City’s control of the match.