The group stage of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup has taken place today. Manchester City have now learned their opponents in the group stage of the tournament which will take place in the United States next year. Pep Guardiola’s side earned their place in the tournament with their famous 2022/23 Champions League triumph over Inter Milan. More information on the competition can be found via the official FIFA website.
Here is who the current holders of the FIFA Club World Cup will play in the group stage of the tournament. Pep Guardiola’s side was drawn in Group G.
Juventus
Manchester City’s final group game of the group stage of the Club World Cup will be against Juventus. Pep Guardiola’s side will face off against Juventus next week in UEFA Champions League league phase action. The game in the United States could prove to be crucial to City’s Club World Cup campaign.
Wydad AC
Moroccan side Wydad AC joined Manchester City and Juventus in Group G. Manchester City’s opening game of the tournament will be against Wydad AC.
Al Ain FC
Manchester City’s second group stage game will be against Al Ain FC. The AFC side will likely pose a tough test for Pep Guardiola’s side when they face off in the second group stage fixture for both teams.
Summary
Manchester City have now learned their group stage opponents for next year’s FIFA Club World Cup. The tournament will represent a new frontier for Pep Guardiola’s side and club football when the tournament takes place in the United States next year.
